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The International Standard Book Number barcode is an EAN-13 with a 978 or 979 prefix that uniquely identifies books and book-like products worldwide. Since 2007, the 13-digit ISBN has fully aligned with EAN-13, simplifying supply chain integration for the global publishing industry.


  




  

    

    

      

        
ISBN (Bookland)

        
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        Type
        1D Linear
      

      
      

      

        Data Length
        13 digits
      

      
      

      

        Character Set
        0-9
      

      
      

      

        Year
        2007
      

      
    

  






  



  

  




  
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Frequently Asked Questions

  
  

    What is an ISBN barcode?
    
ISBN (International Standard Book Number) barcodes are EAN-13 barcodes with a 978 or 979 prefix encoding the book's unique identifier.

  

  
  

    What is the difference between ISBN-10 and ISBN-13?
    
ISBN-10 is the legacy 10-digit format; ISBN-13 is the current standard using the 978/979 Bookland EAN prefix, required since January 2007.

  

  
  

    Where do I get an ISBN for my book?
    
ISBNs are assigned by the national ISBN agency in your country. In the US, the agency is Bowker; in the UK, it is Nielsen.