What does it mean when it is said a book is "out of print" ?
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The publisher isn't printing it anymore.
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Lost or exsized?  There are plenty of books in it that have been almost totally gutted, Song of Solomon for one.  There are others that were taken out at the behest of kings who didn't like what they said.  Others re-written to change a meaning or dull down what was said.  So alot of the original works in it are 'lost'.
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There are several websites that you can find rare or out of print books.  A couple would be alibris.com or abebooks.com.  These sites list books by booksellers all over the country and some internationally.
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Book on the top shelf
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Regardless of how much new is added, you can get a copyright in the new material, but you don't revive the copyright in the old material.\n\n    You can only get a new copyright in new material.  Now, as a practical matter, if you change a lot throughout the text, no one is going to be able to make a coherent book out of the old material still left in the new book.  But, if the copyright has run out on the old book, anyone can reprint that or any part of it without your permission. \n\n You do need to be careful in indicating that your new text, call it second edition, contains both new material and old material.  In most cases you can do this by listing the copyright dates for all material on the copyright page.
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The best way you can resolve it is to walk into a Barnes and Noble or some other book store that stocks them and check it out. You can also e-mail the publisher.  My guess is that they have different contents. Good luck!\n\ncc
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The best suggestion I can make is E-bay, used book stores, and a web search. Its out there, but I'm not sure its still in print. A hint: The older the copy of the 6th & 7th books of Moses the more likely it will be that this will be a part of it. I had one YEARS ago and let it get away. Good luck!
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These are copyrighted documents and rely on their sales income to keep the documents printed and up to date. \n\nSome libraries and colleges will have these available.
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You're probably going to have to pay.  Libraries will RARELY accept a replacement copy, because they partially depend on revenue from late fines.\n\nPay it.  Libraries are underfunded and need the money.
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You should look at the book. It will tell you. Why wouldn't you take it back to the place of purchase?
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It's kinda like the difference between 1.0 and 1.1.  A book or software publisher will produce a 1st version  then later releases comprising of minor edits.  If they produce anything consisting of any major changes they'll call it a new version.  Also, if a piece of software is still in beta testing they'll call a new release a 'prerelease'.
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I think it is a bunch of stories made up - fairytale like tales more or less.  If people found out that this was true they would probably just toss the book aside - recycle it, burn it, whatever - there will always be the true believers and the book will never go away.
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discontinued means just that.. it's discontinued. Not made anymore. \n\nIf it's on ebay, depending on how long ago they stopped making it, it's out dated.
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been out of print for 9 years. good luck.
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I recently read that if you wish to use a quote from a book, you should contact the publisher.  Many large publishers maintain a department that handles such requests since they have paid the author for the book's copyright.  They will require you to quote accurately and use the quote in a respectful way.  A public library reference desk may help you find the publisher's address so that you can send them a letter with your request.
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I only know of 1 book that has been banned, but not really to the entire public. This book is the Da Vinci Code. The Pope banned it before he died, but it has already been made into a movie and sold in bookstores everywhere.
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People may possibly drop off the books if you state in your ad that they needed to be dropped off.  Perhaps you could list a telephone number so they could call you and you could give them the details.  If you paid them a good price for the books, that would also be a plus.  Don't' expect to get anything for free.  Perhaps you could say something like this:\n\nNeed extra cash?  I may be able to help you!  Now buying secondhand books at fair prices.  Please call 555-5555 for details.