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ISBN vs ASIN: which one do you actually need?

A short explainer on the two identifiers every Indian author keeps confusing — and what each actually unlocks for your book.

ISBN vs ASIN: which one do you actually need?

ISBN is for the physical book. ASIN is for Amazon. You almost certainly need both. Here's why and where each one comes from.

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