The book number of a novel usually referred to the serial number of the novel's copyright, also known as the ismn number. It was a digital code used to identify a novel. It could help the publishing house, the publishing company, and other related parties track and manage the copyright and sales information of the novel. The functions of the book number included: 1. Confirm the copyright of the novel: When the novel is published, the book number can help the publishing house confirm that the copyright of the novel has been authorized to them to prevent the appearance of unauthorized pirated novels. 2. Tracking copyright sales information: The book number can help relevant parties track the copyright sales information of the novel, including the location of the novel's sales, the number of sales, and other information for statistics and analysis. 3. Protect copyright: If the novel is stolen, the book number can help the relevant parties quickly find the stolen novel and take corresponding legal measures. 4. Easy copyright transfer: If the author wants to transfer the copyright to another author or publishing house, the book number can help them easily transfer the copyright to avoid copyright disputes. The book number was a very important digital code in the management of novel copyright. It could help the publishing house, the publishing company, and other related parties better manage and control the copyright and sales information of the novel.