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Ordering from Tarpaulin Sky Press

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Tarpaulin Sky Press
PO Box 189
Grafton, VT 05146

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1. Info regarding trade paperbacks
2. Info regarding hand-bound books

TRADE PAPERBACKS

Individuals ordering trade paperbacks

Individuals may order books by check, money order, or credit card. For credit card orders, we offer both Pay Pal (which no longer requires you to create an account) and CC Now. Please see our catalog to place an order. Our paperbacks are also available through SPD, Small Press Distribution (spdbooks.org), 1341 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1409.

Libraries and resellers ordering trade paperbacks

We encourage resellers and libraries to place their orders directly through Tarpaulin Sky Press; however, our paperbacks are also available to the trade through SPD, Small Press Distribution (spdbooks.org), 1341 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1409. Libraries not holding standing orders with Tarpaulin Sky Press receive a 10% discount on orders. Libraries with standing orders receive a special discount of 20% on new books.

Resellers ordering trade paperbacks

Book discounts apply to single or assorted titles. Reorders will be given the same discount as the initial order for the season.

We accept purchase orders by postal mail or by e-mail. All payments are due 30 days from the date of invoice, unless special terms have been arranged with us in writing. If we require prepayment on a particular order, we will inform you promptly. You will be invoiced when the last item on your order is shipped.

We will follow any special instructions that are listed on purchase orders regarding shipping and billing addresses, number of copies of the invoice, and delivery date requirements. Books are shipped from Grafton, VT 05146. Unless prior arrangements have been made in writing, shipping costs will be pre-paid and added to the customer’s invoice.

Quantity Discounts for returnable trade paperbacks

Assorted 10 or more copies: 40%

5-9: 20%

2-4: 10%

1 copy: net

 

Quantities of 5 or more books may be purchased on a non-returnable basis at 50% discount.

Returns of trade paperbacks

Returned books must be clean, unmarked, unlabeled, salable copies of editions currently in print. Credit will not be issued for books with the following damage: stickered, scratched, bent, or torn pages, covers, or corners; stained or faded pages or covers; damaged spines; ink marks; box cutter damage; any other damage as declared by Tarpaulin Sky Press. Overstock books may be returned from 90 days until 12 months after the date of invoice. Credit will not be issued for books returned beyond one year. All postage and shipping charges on returns must be paid by the customer. Packing list must be enclosed with the return. Credit for 100% of invoiced amount, less shipping, will be allowed if customer supplies correct invoice number or a listing showing date of order, title, quantity, discount, and list price. Please be sure to pack your returns properly, as we will not be able to accept items damaged in transit due to poor packaging.

Review and examination copies of trade paperbacks

Publications and individual reviewers may request a free copy of a title they intend to review.

Instructors may request a title they wish to consider for classroom use. Requests should include the title of the book, the name of the school and course, projected enrollment, your mailing address, and your daytime phone number.

Desk copies of trade paperbacks

If your bookstore has already placed an order for 10 or more copies of a title, one free desk copy is available for each class in which the book is taught. On departmental letterhead, include the name of the bookstore, the number of books ordered, the name of the course(s), and your daytime phone number. A desk copy should not be requested if an examination copy has already been received. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.