Q: Why is The Musician's Way available at BN.com but isn't in stock at my local Barnes and Noble store?
A: The recent economic downturn has caused many brick-and-mortar stores to trim their stock. If you'd like to have The Musician's Way available at a local bookstore, please suggest as much to a store representative and provide the ISBN of the paperback edition: 9780195343137. The book can also be special-ordered from almost any bookseller. Note that the discount pricing offered by BarnesandNoble.com isn't available at their brick-and-mortar stores.
Q: Why is it that I can preview The Musician's Way on Amazon but not on BarnesandNoble.com?
A: The "See inside" feature is active on BN.com, but, for now, it's only available on the hardcover edition's page. To preview the book, click here to navigate to BN.com; then, click on the link to the hardcover edition. To use all of the "See inside" features, though, you must establish a free account with BN.com.
Q: Why is the hardcover edition of The Musician's Way so expensive?
A: The hardcover is an ultra-durable edition designed for libraries and book collectors. It features a sewn binding, heavy-duty unjacketed cover, and super-fine paper - it's meant to endure for centuries and represents the highest standards of bookmaking. It's costly to produce, hence the $99 (US) list price. The paperback edition, with a list price of $24.95, is also quite sturdy and of exceptionally fine quality, employing acid-free paper. For a limited time, it's selling for only $17.96 (US) at BarnesandNoble.com. If your library doesn't yet own The Musician's Way, consider emailing a purchase request to your library staff and include the ISBN number of the library edition: 9780195343120.
