When adding books on StoryGraph, I often run into issues with user added editions that already claim an ISBN but contain inaccurate or low quality data. Common problems include incorrect page counts, poorly chosen or low resolution cover images, or metadata that does not accurately reflect the actual edition.

Once an ISBN is associated with one of these user added editions, it becomes effectively locked. If a better or more accurate version of that same edition exists, there is no way for another user to correct it, clone it, or create an improved version using the same ISBN. This prevents proper edition tracking and results in long term data quality issues.

Feature Request

Please consider adding one or more of the following capabilities:

Allow trusted users or moderators to reassign an ISBN to a corrected edition.
Allow users to clone an existing user added edition and improve metadata, then submit it for review.
Allow ISBN recognition across editions so a corrected version can replace a poorly created one.
Add a flag or review process for inaccurate user added editions, especially when core metadata like cover image or page count is incorrect.

Value

This would significantly improve edition accuracy, reduce frustration for users who care about correct metadata, and improve overall data quality across the platform. It would also prevent early, low quality user submissions from permanently blocking accurate editions tied to the same ISBN.