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10.28 2025

Navigating the ISBN Landscape: Why a Private Company Controls Book Identifiers in the US

October 28, 2025

Explore the unique system of ISBNs in the US, where a private company holds exclusive issuance rights, and how this differs from global models and other essential identifier systems.

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Navigating the ISBN Landscape: Why a Private Company Controls Book Identifiers in the US

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