Obtaining a copy of a textbook I contributed to

[Groy]

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A few years ago I made significant contributions to a specific chapter of a medical reference textbook. The textbook was released in the past 2 weeks and is for sale for nearly $300.

Is there any way for me to contact the publisher to obtain a copy, since I made contributions to the book and am listed in the book's contributors section? Or will I have to just pony up the cash and buy it like everyone else?

PS. I don't want a copy just because my name is in it, I feel that the book is very useful and that I'd benefit quite a bit from having it! 😛

Thanks in advance.

 

[ndafife]

Is there a more senior person you worked with at your institution also listed among the books contributors? They would be the 1st person I would recommend talking to

 

[Groy]

Good idea. I reached out to the physician I worked closest with, we'll have to see what he says. Thanks!

 

[doc05]

No, you don't get a free copy.

 

[mimelim]

No, you don't get a free copy.

I've gotten free copies of every book that I authored chapters in. Industry, department, someone always ended up handing me a copy. *shrug*

 

[Oso]

I speak from personal experience when I say: I have no idea

 

[wholeheartedly]

I got a free copy of one I reviewed for my PI.

 

[neusu]

I've gotten free copies of every book that I authored chapters in. Industry, department, someone always ended up handing me a copy. *shrug*

Agreed. Many of them I didn't even want!