Pricing & Availability

Thank you for your interest in the Shape of the Sky Project! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support International Dark Sky organizations.

For the best pricing on the book, buy direct online from BookBaby’s Bookshop or visit your local international dark sky park or independent bookseller.

Retailers who carry the book include:

• International Dark Sky Parks
• Independent Bookstores

The full retail price, as suggested, is $112 for the book. This is the price you will see listed on Amazon. Discounts may be available when you buy directly from the publisher’s Bookshop.

For wholesale prices and large orders, please contact the Editor/Author. The suggested retail price of the book is $89.60 – $112.00. The reason behind the pricing is to ensure an adequate profit margin for publishers, editors, booksellers, resales, clubs, and dark sky organizations, while also donating a portion of the proceeds.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Q: Is the book available in soft cover or a publicly sold eBook? A: No, the book is only sold in hardcover. It’s available from major distributors and by print-on-demand.

Q: Can I get a discount on the book? A: Anyone associated with the project group or the Michigan Aurora Chasers will have access to discounts on the hardcover book! (No soft cover.)

MICHIGAN AURORA CHASERS MEMBERS & FRIENDS

A Special Thank You to the Michigan Aurora Chasers! With admiration and gratitude for our talented community, members of the Michigan Aurora Chasers and their networks are invited to Save 25% on the book. They may purchase the book for $84.00 plus S&H, with a discount code.

This discount program will be distributed to the Michigan Aurora Chasers across their online platforms and email service(s). For more information, visit MichiganAuroraChasers.com/featured

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Are you a Contributing Photographer who had work published in the book? The options below are available to the contributing photographers who participated in the Shape of the Sky Project.

• Each Contributing Photographer will receive a digital copy of the book, Free! This is not an eBook, but instead a PDF delivered directly from the Editor/Author.
• Ongoing Pricing for Contributors will offer the book at the price of $79.52, plus shipping and handling. Save 29% on full price!
  
  LIMITED TIME:
• $75 Early Supporters, includes shipping! **
  This is the lowest available price to receive a printed copy. Save 33% plus on Full Price! Expires December 31st.
• $150 Collector’s Edition for Early Supporters, includes shipping! **
• $200 Collector’s Edition for Sponsors, includes shipping and special perks! **
• ** Purchase one of the three options by October 1, 2026 to get your name listed in the book. Early Supporters who order after October 1st will see their name listed online only, and the offer to list names expires on December 31st, 2026. Special pricing only available until December 31st, 2026. For best results, use Venmo or payment page to avoid fees.