New AbeBooks Search Web Services to replace current API

After a successful beta-test we have launched a new version of our API. With the new AbeBooks Search Web Services (SWS) you will have access to more than 110 million books in a flexible and easy way.

The new SWS no longer returns search results in HTML, but XML format, it also supports 10 and 13 digit ISBNs and offers more product pictures for books with an ISBN. In order to access our database you will need a personal client key. This makes it easier for us to support and keep track of users and to prevent fraudulent usage.

Virtually all search URL parameters are currently available. During the next few weeks a couple of missing parameters will be added, ensuring that the selection criteria offered before is still available. Please see our SWS end user guide for the available parameters.

The current API can be used until August 25th, 2008, after this date it will be replaced by the SWS. We recommend switching to the new SWS as soon as possible so that you have enough time for testing and implementation.

For all information on the new SWS, including the client key registration process, the SWS end user guide as well as the Terms of Use, visit our SWS information page.

If you have any questions or need support, please do not hesitate to contact us: affiliate@abebooks.co.uk.