Queries

They do, presented as illustrations rather than verbal accounts. In the digital version they are included at full print sharpness, so you can output them at a practical size. This was the most frequent criticism of our initial print run, and we prefer to state it openly than to allow anyone to purchase under a false impression.

1,446 pages spread over two printed volumes, encompassing all four sections of the expanded recension, together with an introduction from the translator.

Not at all. Technical vocabulary appears in transliterated form, and the book opens with an explanation of the system adopted.

It contains the complete text of the four-volume expanded recension, which was the version that truly circulated. Whether al-Būnī authored every part of that recension is a separate and unresolved scholarly matter, discussed on the page dedicated to him.

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Each copy is produced on demand and then mailed. Expect a wait of 7 to 12 days, varying by location. Once dispatched, a tracking link is emailed to you.

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To most countries. Physical copies are available to order for all the destinations shown at checkout, and any we are unable to ship to are left off the list entirely, meaning no payment is ever taken for an order that then gets cancelled. The digital edition can be bought worldwide and carries no customs charges whatsoever.

Yes, available in paperback (Volume One, Volume Two) and for Kindle. Purchasing directly gives the press a larger share of the price, but feel free to choose whichever option suits you.

For printed copies, returns are accepted within 30 days. For digital purchases, refunds are issued upon request within 14 days, with no explanation necessary. Complete details are on the refunds page.

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We do not assert that any method found in this book brings about a physical outcome. This is a translation of an historical work. If you intend to purchase it expecting practical results, we advise against doing so.

The about page gives a full account of the production process and the level of human oversight involved. We would rather disclose this before your purchase.

That is a valid concern, and honest opinions differ. Our view is that a work of this significance ought to be accessible to any interested reader, that hiding texts has a poor track record historically, and that we treat it as an historical artefact rather than guidance. We accept that others may see it differently.