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WEBSITE FAQsOrderingHow do I order a book on your website? Search or browse for the book you wish to purchase. Then click on either the title or the book jacket. If the “Add to Cart” button appears on the next page, then the book is in stock and available for purchase. Click on “Add to Cart.” Confirm the information in the shopping cart by clicking on “Proceed to Checkout.” At this point you will need to either log-in to your account or register. Fill out the forms and proceed by clicking “Continue” at the bottom of each page. How long will it take for my book(s) to arrive? Books ordered through the website to U.S. destinations will typically take 2-3 weeks to arrive. If you have not received your book within 4 weeks, please contact VHPS, our warehouse, at 888-330-8477. How can booksellers purchase books from Palgrave Macmillan? Booksellers should place orders through their St. Martin’s Press sales representative. Or, if the bookstore does not have a sales representative, orders can go directly to VHPS, our warehouse, at 888-330-8477. How can I order from a country other than the US or Canada? Orders for Palgrave Macmillan books outside of the US and Canada must be placed through Palgrave Macmillan UK. Visit www.palgrave.com/home for more information. Orders for books from our distribution lines, Berg, I.B. Tauris, Manchester University Press, and Zed Books, must be placed through their UK offices. Please visit their websites for more information:
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Submit your request to: Permissions Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. Please note that permissions requests for Berg, I.B.Tauris, Manchester University Press, and Zed Books should be sent directly to the publisher, addresses below: Berg Publishers 1st Floor, Angel Court I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd. Manchester University Press Zed Books Ltd. SubmissionsHow should I send my book proposal? If you are interested in proposing a book to Palgrave Macmillan, please submit a letter of inquiry, a brief proposal, and current CV. Please do not send entire manuscripts. We DO NOT accept unsolicited submissions by e-mail or telephone. All correspondence should be addressed to: Palgrave Macmillan 175 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 203 New York, NY 10010 Which editor should I contact? Please send your proposal to one of the following editors: Airié Stuart — Business, History, Economics, Current Events, Psychology, Biography Alessandra Bastagli — American History, American Studies, World History Anthony (Toby) Wahl — Political Economy, Political Theory, International Relations, Western European Studies, Asian Studies Farideh Koohi-Kamali — Literature, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Islamic World and the Middle East Amanda Moon — Education, Religion, Women's Studies, Psychology Gabriella (Ella) Georgiades — African Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Sociology Aaron Javsicas — Business, Economics, FinanceProductionWould you consider using my services or using my company as a vendor? Palgrave Macmillan USA works with many vendors with whom we have good relationships that we expect to continue. However, we do occasionally use new vendors. If you would like to work for Palgrave Macmillan USA, please contact the following (no phone calls or emails please): Composition/Typesetting Write to: Production Director, Palgrave Macmillan USA, 175 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010. Your letter should provide your experience, some references, and, if possible, general pricing. Printing/binding Write to: Production Director, Palgrave Macmillan USA, 175 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010. Your letter should list your experience and some references. Copyediting/Proofreading Send cover letter (please include references and experience) and resume to Production Manager, copyediting and proofreading, Palgrave Macmillan USA, 175 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010. (And please note: all prospective copyeditors and proofreaders must take a test; passing the test does not guarantee work.) Jacket/cover design Send cover letter (please include references, experience, and color Xeroxes of samples) to: Art Director, Palgrave Macmillan, 175 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010. Please note that all our design needs are currently being met. Please do not send expensive portfolios/cds/or any artwork to be returned. Palgrave Macmillan USA is not currently employing any freelance photographers, illustrators, or mapmakers. |
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