Do I need to add an alternate cover edition

[Sarah (is clearing her shelves)]

Hi all, I have a copy of this book with a different cover. I know all about alternate cover editions and how to add them, but I'm not sure if that is necessary in this case. I looked up the ISBN on WorldCat and I got matching records, but WorldCat doesn't have a picture to go with the book, so I'm not sure whether the above picture goes with the ISBN or if the one I have does. I know we don't like bookseller's information here, but I thought I would have a look to see what everyone elses copy looks like, and I couldn't find another copy of this ISBN with the same cover image on any of the main websites. So what I'm asking is, with all the above information, do I need to create an alternate cover edition? Thanks for your help.

[Banjomike]

Sarah wrote: "Hi all, I have a copy of this book with a different cover. I know all about alternate cover editions and how to add them, but I'm not sure if that is necessary in this case. I looked up the ISBN on WorldCat and I got matching records, but WorldCat doesn't have a picture to go with the book, so I'm not sure whether the above picture goes with the ISBN or if the one I have does. I know we don't like bookseller's information here, but I thought I would have a look to see what everyone elses copy looks like, and I couldn't find another copy of this ISBN with the same cover image on any of the main websites. So what I'm asking is, with all the above information, do I need to create an alternate cover edition? Thanks for your help. "

If you have a book which isn't on Goodreads (different cover, diff ISBN, or whatever) then add it. Use the info you have and add your cover. Add the alternate cover text to the description (and a librarians not).