Books


isbn.org : What is a ISBN number and what is it used for?

short version: it uniquely identifies that book, hardcover or soft, etc. and makes it easier for bookstores, new or used to look it up for you... or for you to look it up yourself online or in libraries.

What is an ISBN?
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally.

What is the purpose of an ISBN?
The purpose of the ISBN is to establish and identify one title or edition of a title from one specific publisher and is unique to that edition, allowing for more efficient marketing of products by booksellers, libraries, universities, wholesalers and distributors.



Example of an ISBN:


The Foxfire Book


hog dressing, log cabin building, mountain crafts & foods, planting by the signs, snake lore, hunting tales, faith healing, moon shining, and other affairs of plain living.

ISBN: 0-385-07353-4




places to buy books:

alibris.com - search for used books, movies and cd's from used stores around the world - online purchase

powells.com - used, new and out of print books

thriftbooks.com - used books - online purchase

Wimsey's Book Store



Atlanta Vintage Books

5,000 square foot bookstore houses over 70,000 vintage, rare and used books.

3660 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
United States

Tel:  770-457-2919




Booked Up
Archer City, Texas USA - FINE, RARE & SCHOLARLY BOOKS

Box 1286      
216 S. Center
Archer City, TX 76351
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(940) 574-2511
FAX (940) 574-4245



book maze

2155 E University #109, Tempe AZ 85281
(SW corner of University & Loop 101)
phone: 480-967-7995



Oxford, MS: Square Books


Raleigh, NC: Quail Ridge Books and Music


Savannah, GA: Shaver's


Asheville, NC: Malaprop's


Autobooks and Aerobooks in Burbank, California


Manteo Book Sellers: Manteo, NC



The Island Bookstore; Corolla, NC



Wilkinsons Automobilia in Vancouver, BC, Canada

 is a great place to spend a few hours (and more than a few bucks). New and used books, models, manuals, toys, racing uniforms and memorabilia. Quite the place for gear heads.


Coastal 181; Reading for Racers
Newburyport, Massachusetts, Coastal 181 opened for business in 2001 and is dedicated to offering racing books, DVDs, and artwork to the racing community.






things about or to do with books:

 bookcrossing.com - a online community of people who leave books lying around for others to read