On May 30, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Karen Coyle wrote:
>
>>> Did you only link to Works, or to Editions too? ISBNs are associated
>>
>> we link only to works since it's not necessarily right to say that "two
>> manifestations with the same ISBNs are the same manifestations" (because they
>> can have different issue dates etc ...).
>
> While I'm sure that there are cases where this happens, FYI a book with
> a new date *should* get a new ISBN, by the rules of ISBN.
Actually, this isn't true. Reprints don't require an ISBN:
http://www.isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/international/html/usmfaq.htm
Q: I am revising a book. Does it require a new ISBN?
A: A (substantial) change of text requires a new ISBN, and if revisions have
been made the back of the title page should state that the book is a revised
edition, and the new ISBN should be printed there.
Q: Does a reprint without change of text, or binding require a new ISBN?
A: No. The original number must be retained.
Q: I would like to issue a new ISBN for marketing reasons. Is this permissible?
A: No. There is no change of text, format or binding which would justify a new
ISBN.
So a new ISBN is only appropriate if it's a major change of the text (i.e. a
revised or annotated edition).
-Ross.
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