GET /books/{olid}
openlibrary.org:open-library-api
Summary: Get edition by OLID
Operation ID: getEditionById
Auth: none
Operation ID: getEditionById
Auth: none
Description
Retrieve information about a specific edition of a book using its Open Library ID. Editions represent physical manifestations of works (e.g., specific printings, formats).
Parameters (1)
olid
(string, path, required)
Open Library edition ID (e.g., OL7353617M)
Constraints: {'pattern': '^OL[0-9]+M$'}
Examples (1)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get edition by OLID | openapi-spec |
https://openlibrary.org/books/OL7353617M |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 09:15:39.342578 | 200 | 684ms |