Buing photo book on line is Amazon the only option?

[marcello.brussard]

There are a number of reason concurring in making photo books rather expensive. Buying on-line is a way to contain the cost even if you have to be really careful in evaluating shipping and custom. A europe based on-line seller could be an option to save on shipping and, to some extents custom and taxes. Can any of you suggest an alternative to Amazon?

Ciao,
Marcello

 

[Jim Chinn]

Marcello,


If you know any specific titles, I may be able to find them used locally and shipping is about $8 (30-40days by slow boat) or $15 ( 7-14 days buy US postal air) give or take depending on th size of the shipment. That is for about a 1-2 lbs book.

By good fortune we have about 4 bookstores in Omaha and Lincoln, that have a very good inventory of used phtography and art books. You can wire funds through your bank. There is a surcharge on transfers but it may be a cheaper option then ordering retail because sending a personal item skirts the taxes or VAT or whatever you have where you are.

Anyway just an idea, I am at the stores about twice a month and get calls from owners when they buy large lots from estates. so it is really no trouble.

Jim Chinn

 

[Fintan]

http://www.silverprint.co.uk have a great range of books

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Check out:

http://photo-eye.com/

 

[Joe Lipka]

My favorite is www.bookfinder.com. Search by title, author, new used, whatever.

Best way to find a book. The prices vary quite a bit, so you may be able to find what you want at a price you like.

 

[clogz]

Try www.abebooks.co.uk Second hand books.

 

[david b]

I always use www.abebooks.com to find and price books.

 

[Ole]

Marcello, have you tried www.amazon.co.uk? Same selection, but lower shipping costs.
I try to stay away - it tends to get expensive whenever I take a look there

 

[livemoa]

I find www.alibris.com good

 

[David R Munson]

I'll second/third Alibris and AbeBooks. It's a great way to find books, particularly used and out of print books that you might have trouble locating otherwise.

 

[lenswork]

http://www.powellsbooks.com/

One of the best selections of photo books on the planet. (Earth, that is!)
Brooks