Easily recognisable as the identifier for all kinds of books, the International Standard Book Number is key to an efficient and effective book supply chain.
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The images of the death, maiming and devastation wrought on the civilians of Ukraine, their homes, hospitals and cultural buildings following the pitiless invasion by Russia have been seared into our minds. This totally unprovoked war on a sovereign, independent country is completely and universally deplored and condemned. It threatens the foundations of democracy and disregards and violates human rights.
Alongside all participants of the book sector – authors, contributors, publishers, librarians, retailers, printers and distributors – we call for immediate ceasefire,…
The International ISBN Agency is pleased to announce that there now exists a Korean language version of the ISBN Users' Manual. We kindly thank Soo Hyun Park and her colleagues The National Library of Korea in Seoul for arranging this translation and for giving us permission to publish it on our website.
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