The International ISBN Agency

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.

The International ISBN Agency is the registration authority for the Standard on a global basis. 

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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,…

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    We are delighted to announce that a version of the ISBN Users' Manual translated into Filipino is now available from the International ISBN Agency's website. 

    We are grateful to Jennifer Dimasaca, Marie Joy H. Bestoir and all of our colleagues at The National Library of the Philippines for their hard work in producing this document. We also thank them for granting their permission for the Filipino manual to be made available on this website. You may open the manual…