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The International Standard Book Number, or ISBN (sometimes pronounced "is-ben"), is a unique{{ref|1}} identifier for books, intended to be used commercially. The ISBN system was created in the United Kingdom in 1966 by the booksellers and stationers W H Smith and originally called Standard Book Numbering or SBN. It was adopted as international standard ISO 2108 in 1970. A similar identifier, the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), is used for periodical publications such as magazines.

Related Topics:
Identifier - United Kingdom - 1966 - W H Smith - ISO - 1970 - ISSN

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