Book Condition on Arrival How we assess your books and when a replacement may apply.
Every book is carefully checked before leaving our warehouse. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll send a replacement free of charge.
What we look atIssue Tolerance (hardcover) Visible dent or indent 20 mm Crushed corner or edge 20 mm Creased dust jacket 20 mm Dog-eared pages More than 1 page, over 20 mm Off-centre sprayed edges 5 mm or more Cut or tear 5 mm or more Shifted jacket or cover artwork 5 mm or more
Covered by replacementBadly creased or misplaced dust jacket Adhesive residue that won't come off Missing pages or inserts Puncture or hole through the cover Water or moisture damage Warped or wavy pages Not coveredSurface-level scratches Normal shelf wear or slight fading Minor dust jacket wrinkling Small colour flecks or spots Slightly uneven sprayed edges Foil stamping that has dulled slightly Light scuff marks along edges Slight bleed visible on sprayed edges Production variationsSome details may differ slightly from one copy to another — this is normal and not considered a defect:
- Faint roller marks from the printing press - Fine scratches on metallic-finish jackets - Slight colour differences on sprayed edges - Tip-in illustrations positioned marginally off-centre How to report an issueYou have 14 days from delivery to let us know about any problem.
Head to our contact page and attach a few photos of the damage. We'll get back to you within 2–3 working days.