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Exam and Desk Copies

Exam Copies of Hardcover and Paperback Titles:

We are pleased to offer examination copies of our books for consideration as textbooks in courses.

In the Continental United States: All hardcover and paperback titles are provided to professors at no charge (limit: 3 books). All requests must have an .edu address and we will confirm that you are a member of an academic institution.  To submit a request please use this form

Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada: All hardcover and paperback titles are provided to professors at a $5 per book shipping and handling charge (limit: 3 books).

U.K. and European professors may request exam copies by emailing compcopies@upccp.demon.co.uk or by submitting a written request on faculty letterhead to Lois Edwards at UPCCP Ltd., 1 Oldlands Way, Bognor Regis, Po22 9SA, UK

Please send your request on school letterhead to:

Columbia University Press
Attn: Textbook Adoptions
61 West 62nd Street
Irvington, New York 10023

Fax to 212-459-3678—must include credit card information. Mastercard, Visa and American Express Cards are accepted. Please include the expiration date and name on the card.

No phone calls please.

Desk Copy Policy

1 desk copy is provided for every 10 copies ordered from the bookstore. (Orders of 20 will receive 2 desk copies, orders of 50 will receive 5 desk copies, etc.)

To receive a desk copy, please use this form or contact us at:

Columbia University Press
Attn: Textbook Adoptions
61 West 62nd Street
Irvington, New York 10023

You can also fax us at  212-459-3678 or send an e-mail to cup_book@columbia.edu

Please indicate your name, mailing address, which book you are adopting for your course, the course name and number, the anticipated enrollment for the course, and the name of the bookstore the book is being sold from.

* Please send us an e-mail if you have any questions about our exam or desk copy policies.