Accessibility
We aim to make our titles available to everyone, in the format that's best suited to your needs. Many of our titles are already available in both print and ebook formats, but if you have any specific access requirements, we'll do our best to provide you with a format that works for you (in line with the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988, the Disability Copyright Act 2014, and the Marrakesh Treaty).
If you are an individual with specific access requirements, or you represent a library or institution, and require an accessible version of any title(s) available on this website, please contact access@nickhernbooks.co.uk, telephone +44 (0)20 8749 4953, or fill in this form with your request.
Delivery
What do you charge for postage and packing?
Please see our Delivery Charges. Postage and packing will be applied at checkout.
What if my order contains a title that is not yet published?
We will dispatch any 'not yet published' title as soon as it becomes available. Please note that publication dates shown on the website are subject to change without notice (though we will notify you of any substantial delay).
If your order also contains titles that are currently available, we will dispatch them separately to you straight away, at no additional cost.
Ebooks
Do you publish ebooks?
Yes, we publish ebook editions of many of our titles. They are available to buy from most ebook retailers, and also from this website.
Ebooks bought from this website can be read in the Glassboxx app, which is free to download to any device or computer, on online via the Glassboxx Browser Reader. For more details, visit our Ebooks Help page.
To browse all our ebook titles, visit our Ebooks section.
What happens when I buy an ebook from your website?
Shortly after the purchase has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email from us. Your ebook(s) will then be available in the Glassboxx app, or in the Glassboxx Browser Reader. You will need to log in using the same email address you used to purchase the book.
The Glassboxx app can be downloaded here.
Alternatively, use the Glassboxx Browser Reader here.
I need help downloading and accessing my ebook.
If you purchased your ebook from this website, please visit our Ebooks Help page for help with downloading and accessing your ebook.
If you purchased your ebook from another retailer, please see their website for further assistance.
Are ebook purchases returnable?
You can cancel any ebook purchase made through this website within 14 days of purchase and receive a full refund, provided you have not already read the book. To request a refund, please contact us here, providing full details.
Environmental Policy
What is your environmental policy?
Nick Hern Books is committed to policies and practices that protect the environment. Our full Environmental Policy is available here.
Payment options
How can I pay for items on your website?
At checkout you have the choice of paying via PayPal or WorldPay. Both accept a wide variety of payment methods, and you don't have to open an account in order to pay.
I'm a teacher, can you invoice me?
Yes. If you are a teacher, lecturer, course leader or other staff member at a UK educational institution, you can choose to have your order dispatched with an invoice. Your book(s) will be sent to your institutional address. Please choose 'Invoice Me' from the Payment Options page at checkout. You must include a Purchase Order Number if your institution requires one to authorise payment.
Permissions
Can I reuse copyright material from your books / website / blog?
Ordinarily, yes. But if the material you want to use is in copyright, you must first seek permission. Please see our Permissions page for more details.
Privacy Policy
Will you give my personal details or email address to anyone else?
No. We guarantee we will not pass on your personal information to others.
Please see our Privacy Policy page for full details.
Refunds and Returns
Can I return books I bought from you and receive a refund?
Yes, you can cancel any order you placed with us, so long as you inform us that you wish to do so within 14 days of receiving your books.
In order to receive a refund for the amount you paid for the books, you must return them to us in mint condition, at your own expense – you have another 14 days to do this, from the date you informed us of the cancellation of your order. We will provide you with a returns address when you cancel your order. You should retain proof of posting until your refund has been received.
Can I return ebooks I bought from you?
You can cancel any ebook purchase made through this website within 14 days of purchase and receive a full refund, provided you have not already read the book. To request a refund, please contact us here, providing full details.
Submissions
I've written a play / have an idea for a book - how do I submit it for your consideration?
Please see our Submissions page for full details.
Work Experience / Internships
Can I do work experience at Nick Hern Books?
From March 2025, Nick Hern Books has offered a six-month, paid internship for groups underrepresented in the publishing industry. It is administered with Creative Access, and generously funded by the Mo Siewcharran Fund. For more details, please see: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/apply-now-to-be-our-publishing-intern. Future opportunities will be advertised on this page: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/jobs