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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Author questions

• What is an ebook?
• How do I obtain an ebook?
• How do I submit a manuscript to ANU E Press?
• Why should I submit to a new epress instead of an existing print publisher?
• Why publish new books as ebooks?
• May I see a copy of a standard or template contract?
• Can I later submit my book to a print publisher after ANU E Press has published it electronically?
• Can I revise my book after it's been published?
• What is Adobe's PDF?
• What is POD?
• How can I order a title?
• What are my ownership rights to my book?
• What are the benefits to authors?
• Can I publish my book through ANU E Press?
• What types of texts do you accept?
• Who determines which books will be added to your list and how long does the process take once approved?
• Can you provide a link to my website at ANU E Press?
• Who edits ANU E Press titles?
• Who reviews submissions to ANU E Press?
• Have top scholars published with ANU E Press?

Reader questions

• What is an ebook?
• What are the benefits to readers?
• Do I need special software or hardware to read ebooks?
• Which format should I choose? PDF or HTML?
• Can I download books onto my handheld device?
• What is a handheld device?
• How long does it take to download an ebook?
• How do I obtain an ebook?
• Can I print and copy my ebooks?
• How should I browse ANU E Press site?
• Do I have to pay for downloading books?
• Can I get ANU E Press titles on disk or CD-ROM?
• Can I get ANU E Press titles in print?
• How can I order a title?
• Can I get a printed catalogue?

Copyright and permission questions

• Can I download, copy or print ANU E Press titles?
• Who owns copyright to ANU E Press titles?
• I want to extract from an ANU E Press title for an anthology or course reader. How do I get permission?
• Are there restrictions regarding use, redistribution, sale, publication, etc., on the use of ANU E Press titles?