1. ORDER QUESTIONS
Is the 2008 Associated Press Stylebook available?
Yes, it is! The ISBN number is 978-0-917360-52-7
Can I still get a 2007 Stylebook?
We have sold out of the 2007 book so we are only selling the
new, updated 2008 book.
How do I order the 2008 Stylebook?
Go to http://www.apbookstore.com/
and click on the bright red 'order now' button to place your order on our
secure Web site. You can order with a credit card or create an invoice to pay
by check.
How do I place an order if I need to pay by check?
Fill out your order on http://www.apbookstore.com/
and click on the link 'If you prefer to pay with a check.' This will take you
to an order form that allows you to calculate your total charges, indicate you
would like to pay by check or money order, then click on 'create an invoice' to
generate an invoice to include when you mail in your check.
We do not ship books or activate an online stylebook
subscription until we receive your check.
How can I get a W-9 form from the AP before I place my
order?
E-mail orders@apbookstore.com
with your request for a W-9 and we will e-mail you a PDF of a completed form.
Where do I send returns?
AP does not accept returns for any of its books.
What are the shipping rates?
You can view the shipping rates here.
Why does my order come in multiple deliveries?
The Associated Press uses varying distributors for its publications, so
your order may come in more than one package. For instance, the AP Guide to Photojournalism
and the Manual de Tecnicas are shipped separately from the AP Stylebook.
Can I get a discount for my bulk order?
Special rates apply only to AP members and college bookstores. College
bookstores can apply for a discount code by clicking here.
With larger bulk orders the real savings come from shipping.
Who qualifies for the college bookstore discount?
Any bookstore primarily serving a college or university and AP
educational subscribers. (Trade bookstores can contact publisher Perseus Books.)
What do I do if I forget or lose my college discount code?
Please send your bookstore information to
college_requests@apbookstore.com. We will provide you with your
discount code.
2. RATES
How much is the 2008 AP Stylebook?
The spiral-bound AP Stylebook is $18.95 a copy. AP members
can pay a discounted rate of $11.75 a copy. College bookstores can buy the book
wholesale for $11.75. Shipping is additional
How much is the AP Stylebook Online?
Rates are based on the number of users, and the cost per
user decreases as you add more users to your site license. Annual subscription
rates start at $25 for an individual user, with discounts for AP members and
for renewing customers.
3. EXISTING CUSTOMERS
How can I get a copy of an invoice for an order I placed
previously?
Send an e-mail to orders@apbookstore.com Tell
us your name, your business name (if applicable), what you ordered and when,
and we will e-mail you back a link to your order. You can
print the page, generate a PDF file of your invoice or edit your order if it
hasn't already been processed.
How can I get help if my order isn't going through?
E-mail orders@apbookstore.com
to tell us what problem you are experiencing. Tell us your name and the name of
your company (if applicable) to help us check our systems for any problems with
your pending order.
4. STYLEBOOK ONLINE
I forgot my password to log into AP Stylebook Online. How
can I get it reset?
Individual subscribers should go to
http://www.apstylebook.com/online/ and click on the "Forgot Your
Password?" link and a new password will be e-mailed to you.
Site License administrators should follow the same process,
but by going to https://www.apstylebook.com/editors/.
If problems persist, please e-mail tech@apstylebook.com.
I placed an order for the AP Stylebook Online but I haven't
gotten a confirmation e-mail, or I haven't been able to log in. How can I get
help?
E-mail us at tech@apstylebook.com. Tell us your name and the
name of your company (if applicable) and we will look for the problem.
Your annual subscription does not start until the first time
you log in so if you encounter any difficulties logging in initially, you will
still get the full year's subscription you paid for.
How do I know when my AP Stylebook Online subscription is
due to expire?
Go to http://www.apstylebook.com
and scroll all the way down to 'account manager' at the bottom of the screen.
Click on that, and on the account manager page, you will see the date you
created your account and when it will need to be renewed.
Click on the "renew now" button to renew with a
credit card or create an invoice to include with a check.
AP Stylebook Online offers multiple-user site licenses,
such as 25 users and 50 users. What do those user numbers mean?
AP Stylebook Online rates are based on named users. That
means each user gets his or her own user name and password. These rates are
based on the number of total users, or seats, not the number of simultaneous
users at any time.
What are the features of the AP Stylebook Online?
The AP Stylebook Online takes the standard-setting AP Stylebook and adds online functionality.
It is searchable and it's updated live as the AP adds or changes its style
listings. You can use it from your work computer, your home computer, anyplace
you have an Internet connection. If you have multiple users at your
organization or business, you can buy a site license and get the ability to share
your own local style notes across your organization.
A
site tour is available at http://www.apbookstore.com/onsub.html
to walk you through the features.
How much is the AP Stylebook Online?
Rates are based on the number of users, and the cost per
user decreases as you add more users to your site license. Annual subscription
rates start at $25 for an individual user, with discounts for AP members and
for renewing customers.
5. STYLEBOOK QUESTIONS
Is there electronic version of the AP Stylebook?
Yes. The Associated Press currently offers a Web-based subscription edition that is fully searchable and lets you include your own style examples, notes and entries.
Who can I contact with a question about the Stylebook?
You can send an e-mail to apstylebook@ap.org.
6. ASSOCIATED PRESS QUESTIONS
How can I become an AP member?
The Associated Press offers two types of membership, regular and
associate.
Regular membership is available to printed newspapers published in the
United States. Most regular members are daily newspapers.
Associate membership is available to daily newspapers, some weekly
newspapers, and broadcast stations.
Both regular and associate members receive AP news and photos, and
share costs in and contribute news to the cooperative; regular members
agree to contribute news exclusively to the AP. Regular members alone
are entitled to vote in elections for the AP Board of Directors.
We are members of the AP. How do I get my SID code to
claim my member discount?
If you have a question about whether your organization is a
member of the AP, or you need your SID code to qualify for your member
discount, contact your local AP bureau. A list of bureaus and their contact
information is available at http://www.ap.org/pages/contact/contact.html
Broadcasters should contact their salesperson to get their
AP Billing Account Number. Contact information is available at http://www.apbroadcast.com/AP+Broadcast/Contact+Us/default.htm
