On Sun Swallowing FAQs!
When will books be shipped?
Early-mid February.
How long will shipping take?
We expect shipping to take 1-4 weeks, depending on where you are in the world!
Where is the book shipping from?
Melbourne, Australia.
Why does the book cost what it does?
All money from pre-orders goes to paying the initial printing cost + paying the artists and creatives involved in the book and publishing process!
The book has been made the cheapest we could print while still making sure that we are printing local and supporting small business, as well as properly compensating everyone involved (since we are all small/independent creatives!)
Price break-down for the first 1000 copies:
$6 - printing cost
$1.10 - paying our photographers (as part of a commission-based agreement)
$0.90 - paying our illustrator (as part of an overall lump sum)
$2 - packaging and shipping labels
$2.40 - set aside for Tax/GST
The leftover profits are split between the writer and editorial/creative team, and re-invested into future publishing projects!
Why does shipping cost what it does?
On Sun Swallowing is independently printed, packed and shipped out of Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately, shipping worldwide from Australia is substantially more expensive than most other countries, due to our geographic location - please note we have already subsidized shipping costs using profits from the book, to provide the cheapest possible rates for you!
What do pre-orders get?
Signed copy
10% discount code on upcoming On Sun Swallowing merchandise.
Our eternal love and gratitude, for making this project possible!!
What’s the difference between purchasing pre-order vs. regular sale?
Purchasing the book pre-order means that you are buying the book before stock has been printed. This allows us to subsidize our upfront printing costs.
General sale means that you are buying the book after all stock has been order and obtained. These books will not come signed or with a discount code. However, regular purchase books will be shipped faster - within 1 week of placing the order.
Is On Sun Swallowing appropriate for a younger audience? What is the best recommended age for comprehension?
On Sun Swallowing is best digested with a level of maturity as it explores the author's personal experience with themes of sensitivity such as: religious trauma, disordered thinking, mental illness, delusion, amongst others. Regarding comprehension, poetry and prose is often structured in a way that beckons dissection and analysis upon reading in order to allow optimal personal interpretations. With all of the above considered, we believe On Sun Swallowing would be best suited to an audience aged 15+.
Will the book be available as an eBook or Audio Book?
There are no immediate plans to make the book available as an eBook or audio book, but further down the track we hope this will be a possibility. Our best estimate is these options won’t be available until the second half of 2022, at earliest.
Can I change my address / shipping details?
Yes! If you filled in any incorrect information at checkout, you can email us at orders@purenowhere.com and we’ll get it fixed for you.
Can I request a refund?
Absolutely! We’ll accept refund requests on pre-orders for any reason, up until the date books start being shipped out (date TBC, in early-mid February). After that, we will not be able to accept change-of-mind refunds.
Why have I not received an email confirmation?
A few possible reasons - you might have entered an incorrect email, the email might have bounced back or it might have ended up in your spam. If you can’t find your confirmation and are concerned, email us! We’ll sort it out :)
When will it be stocked in physical stores + bookshops?
Yes! The book will be available in bookshops worldwide, after it is released on General Sale (Date TBC in February).