The Association of American Publishers (AAP), a trade group representing book publishers, is challenging the proposed change.
"We are still evaluating whether and when there is a need to change over to a 13-digit system," says Ed McCoyd, director of digital policy with the AAP, in New York. "We think there is an abundant supply [of ISBN numbers]. We also think the cost to change over will be significant, and one that publishing managers will have to be convinced is worth engaging in."
ISBN Changes Could Cost Publishers
The Association of American Publishers (AAP), a trade group representing book publishers, is challenging the proposed change.
"We are still evaluating whether and when there is a need to change over to a 13-digit system," says Ed McCoyd, director of digital policy with the AAP, in New York. "We think there is an abundant supply [of ISBN numbers]. We also think the cost to change over will be significant, and one that publishing managers will have to be convinced is worth engaging in."