# Ordering Author Copies

> How do I order author copies?

You can order author copies by sending an email to Vincent (<vincent@punctumbooks.com>) listing the full address on which you wish to receive the books. Shipment usually takes 2-3 weeks, depending on where you are. It may be a lot faster too!

When we dispatch your books, you'll receive an invoice from us. Read more [here](https://docs.punctumbooks.com/books/subscriptions-and-invoicing/page/paying-an-invoice) on how to deal with them.

<p class="callout success">Authors and editors get 50% discount on their own books (and the rest of our catalog)!</p>

<p class="callout warning">Order your author copies *at least* 3 weeks before an event. Our the December holiday period, at least 4 weeks.</p>

> Can I pre-order author copies?

Since our books are print-on-demand, they only become available once the book is released. We therefore can only take orders once the book has been published.

> Can other readers pre-order copies?

At the moment, other readers cannot pre-order copies directly from us.