Colleagues: This question is well beyond my scope but interesting...The
client, an author, wrote a book initially published in 1996. At the time,
separate ISBN numbers for the softcover and hardcover editions were
assigned. Although the book was only released at that time in softcover,
client believes that the book may have also been released in hardcover at
some point (although the client has never seen it). If so, royalties may be
due. However, the publisher is defunct so it can't be contacted. Although
we are going to contact the distributor of the publication and may be able
to check sales figures in a variety of ways, the issue is: when an ISBN
number is assigned, does it mean that the item MUST be printed (and
hopefully sold) or can an ISBN be assigned in anticipation of printing and
sales? We have also found a few web sites that provide background
information about the creation and meaning of the ISBN. Thanks in advance
for your advice and expertise. Regards, Martha
Martha Goldman
Library Services Manager
Jones Day
222 East 41st Street - 4th floor
New York, NY 10017
phone: 212-901-7063
fax: 212-755-7306
e-mail: mgoldman@rcn.com
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