Ordering Information

Ordering Instructions

You can order electronically (and securely) from our website using a credit card, or you can print a copy of an order from our site and mail it with payment. You can also place an order by phone when paying with a credit card.

If you are mailing in an order, it is vital that you include your name and address. We accept checks and money orders made out to “AK Press.”

Most orders go out in 1 or 2 business days but delays occasionally do happen. You will receive tracking information as your order ships. If we are out of a title you’ve ordered, we will backorder it for you. You will not be charged for it until it ships. Backorders are canceled at 60 days, but we are usually able to get titles back in stock much faster than that. If you find something in your order has been backordered and you’d prefer to find it faster, please just let us know (orders@akpress.org).

All sales are final. No returns on mail ordered merchandise.

Payment

All orders by mail must be accompanied with the appropriate payment. Payments made by check or money order should be made payable to “AK Press.” Cash sent is at your own risk. We take Visa or Mastercard by mail, fax, phone (510-208-1700 M-F), and via our web site. If you’re ordering with a credit card, we require all the usual info, but please make sure the billing address you enter is correct, or your card will be declined and your order delayed.

International Ordering 

Overseas customers are encouraged to order via our website. Please note that all prices on our website are in USD, and shipping fees reflect the sad reality. Import duties, taxes are not included in the product price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Some countries may hold packages until charges are paid. You may want to check your country’s customs rules to determine if there will be additional costs.

Prisoners

Please be aware that prisons have different regulations about what you can order. You are responsible to know those regulations and order accordingly. If items you order are rejected by the prison and returned to us, we will credit your purchase. However, if the prison does not return the order, we cannot issue a credit. We offer a 30% discount on all items shipped directly to prisoners.

Reading Groups

When you order five or more copies of the same title, your order will be discounted by 30%. If you are part of a reading group all ordering the same title but paying and shipping separately, you can contact us and we'll send you a coupon code you can all use to get 30% off your selected title. 

Downloadable Products

Check out our downloadable product instructions for information about how to download and access e-books and audiobooks purchased from the AK Press website.

Postage & Handling