Welcome to “All About Books”, a versatile and user-friendly REST API designed to provide a rich repository of literary information. Dive into the extensive collection of published books spanning nearly a century, offering a treasure trove of details including genre, author information, publisher data, book cover images, and more. Whether you’re a book enthusiast, developer, or both, this API is your go-to tool for exploring the diverse world of literature.

Endpoints:

Book by Title:

/api/v1/book/{title}

Method: GET

Description: Retrieve detailed information about a book by providing its title as a parameter. An ideal choice for users seeking specific details about a particular book.

Sample Response:

[
  {
    "Title": "All Hallows",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Christopher  Golden",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Chris_Golden.jpg",
        "Born": "July 15, 1963",
        "Birth Place": "Massachusetts, USA",
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/CG_AllHallo.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "St. Martin's Press",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/st_martins.jpg",
        "Founded": "1952",
        "Founded By": "",
        "Location": "",
        "Circulation": "Approximately 700 titles per year.",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.stmartins.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Horror",
    "Sub Genre": [],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  },
  {
    "Title": "All Hallows' Eve: 13 Stories",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Vivian   Vande Velde",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/vivian_vande_velde.jpg",
        "Born": null,
        "Birth Place": null,
        "Occupation": "Author",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2006",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/vvv_allhallo.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "Harcourt, Inc.",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/harcourt.jpg",
        "Founded": "1919",
        "Founded By": "Alfred Harcourt, Ellen Knowles Eayres, Donald Brace",
        "Location": "",
        "Circulation": "120 titles a year",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.harcourtbooks.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Collection",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Horror",
    "Sub Genre": [],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  },
  {
    "Title": "All Hallows' Eve",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Charles Walter Stansby Williams",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/CharlesWilliams.jpg",
        "Born": "September 20, 1866",
        "Birth Place": "Islington, Middlesex, England, UK",
        "Occupation": "poet, novelist, playwright, theologian, literary critic",
        "Nationality": "British"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "1945",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/CW_allhallo.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "Faber and Faber",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/faber_and_faber.jpg",
        "Founded": "1925",
        "Founded By": "Sir Maurice and Lady Gwyer, and Geoffrey Faber",
        "Location": "LondonEngland",
        "Circulation": "",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.faber.co.uk/"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Fantasy",
    "Sub Genre": [],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  }
]

Books by Publisher Name:

/api/v1/publisher/{name}

Method: GET

Description: Obtain a curated list of books based on the provided publisher’s name. Perfect for exploring books from your favorite publishers or discovering new ones.

Sample Response:

{
   "Title": "Arch-Conspirator",
   "Author": [
     {
       "Name": "Veronica  Roth",
       "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Veronica_Roth.jpg",
       "Born": null,
       "Birth Place": null,
       "Occupation": "Writer",
       "Nationality": "American"
     }
   ],
   "Published": "2023",
   "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/VR_archcons.jpg",
   "Publisher": [
     {
       "Name": "Tor",
       "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/Tor.jpg",
       "Founded": "1980",
       "Founded By": "Tom Doherty",
       "Location": "175 Fifth AvenueNew York, New York 10010USA",
       "Circulation": "Unknown",
       "Links": [
         "http://www.tor.com"
       ]
     }
   ],
   "Type": "Novel",
   "Series": "",
   "Genre": "Science-Fiction",
   "Sub Genre": [
     "Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic"
   ],
   "Awards": [],
   "Lists": []
 }

Books by Year:

/api/v1/publish/{year}

Method: GET

Description: Explore a comprehensive list of books published in a specific year by providing the desired year number. Ideal for those interested in literary works from a particular time frame.

Sample Response:

[
  {
    "Title": "All Hallows",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Christopher  Golden",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Chris_Golden.jpg",
        "Born": "July 15, 1963",
        "Birth Place": "Massachusetts, USA",
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/CG_AllHallo.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "St. Martin's Press",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/st_martins.jpg",
        "Founded": "1952",
        "Founded By": "",
        "Location": "",
        "Circulation": "Approximately 700 titles per year.",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.stmartins.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Horror",
    "Sub Genre": [],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  },
  {
    "Title": "Arch-Conspirator",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Veronica  Roth",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Veronica_Roth.jpg",
        "Born": null,
        "Birth Place": null,
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/VR_archcons.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "Tor",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/Tor.jpg",
        "Founded": "1980",
        "Founded By": "Tom Doherty",
        "Location": "175 Fifth AvenueNew York, New York 10010USA",
        "Circulation": "Unknown",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.tor.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Science-Fiction",
    "Sub Genre": [
      "Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic"
    ],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  }
]

Books by Genre:

/api/v1/genre/{genre}

Method: GET

Description: Discover a variety of books within a specific genre by utilizing this endpoint. Perfect for users with a penchant for particular literary categories.

Sample Response

[
  {
    "Title": "All Hallows",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Christopher  Golden",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Chris_Golden.jpg",
        "Born": "July 15, 1963",
        "Birth Place": "Massachusetts, USA",
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/CG_AllHallo.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "St. Martin's Press",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/st_martins.jpg",
        "Founded": "1952",
        "Founded By": "",
        "Location": "",
        "Circulation": "Approximately 700 titles per year.",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.stmartins.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Horror",
    "Sub Genre": [],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  },
  {
    "Title": "Arch-Conspirator",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Veronica  Roth",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Veronica_Roth.jpg",
        "Born": null,
        "Birth Place": null,
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/VR_archcons.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "Tor",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/Tor.jpg",
        "Founded": "1980",
        "Founded By": "Tom Doherty",
        "Location": "175 Fifth AvenueNew York, New York 10010USA",
        "Circulation": "Unknown",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.tor.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Science-Fiction",
    "Sub Genre": [
      "Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic"
    ],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  }
]

Books by Author:

/api/v1/author/{name}

Method: GET

Description: Unearth a collection of books authored by a specific writer. An invaluable resource for enthusiasts wanting to explore an author’s body of work.

Sample Response

[
  {
    "Title": "Arch-Conspirator",
    "Author": [
      {
        "Name": "Veronica  Roth",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/authors/Veronica_Roth.jpg",
        "Born": null,
        "Birth Place": null,
        "Occupation": "Writer",
        "Nationality": "American"
      }
    ],
    "Published": "2023",
    "Cover Image": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/covers/VR_archcons.jpg",
    "Publisher": [
      {
        "Name": "Tor",
        "Photo": "http://media.tekbunny.com/books/images/publishers/Tor.jpg",
        "Founded": "1980",
        "Founded By": "Tom Doherty",
        "Location": "175 Fifth AvenueNew York, New York 10010USA",
        "Circulation": "Unknown",
        "Links": [
          "http://www.tor.com"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "Type": "Novel",
    "Series": "",
    "Genre": "Science-Fiction",
    "Sub Genre": [
      "Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic"
    ],
    "Awards": [],
    "Lists": []
  }]

This user-friendly API offers a wealth of information at a remarkably reasonable price, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking comprehensive literary data. Whether you’re building an application or simply exploring the world of books, “All About Books” API has you covered.