Books by author
What this tool does
Enter an author's name to find books they have written. The tool returns a list of titles and key details such as the price, publisher, and cover image.
The list may be short because the tool only looks up the first 20 matches found in the database.
Common uses
- Find available books by a specific writer
- Check the current price and format (hardcover or ebook)
- Get the ISBN codes for ordering
Input data
| Parameter | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
author | Yes | Albert Einstein | Type the full name of the author you are looking for (e.g. 'Albert Einstein'). This field is required; leave it blank to get no results. |
Output data
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
authors | The name of the book's author. |
categories | The subject or genre of the book. |
currency | The money unit used for the price (e.g. USD). |
edition | The format of the book (e.g. hardcover, ebook). |
image | A link to the book's cover picture. |
isbn_10 | The 10-digit identification number for the book. |
isbn_13 | The 13-digit identification number for the book. |
language | The language the book is written in. |
new_price | The lowest price found for a new copy of the book. |
new_url | The website link where you can buy the book at that price. |
page_count | The total number of pages in the book. |
published_date | The date the book was released. |
publisher | The company that published the book. |
title | The name of the book. |