Out of Print book i need to have...?

Question

Ok, so my teacher has told us we need to have this book called The World's Greatest Speeches 4th Edition. But the problem is, it hasn't been printed since '72. So, naturally it costs 25 bucks and up. My mom refuses to pay that much for a book that I'll probably never read again and I can't find it for cheaper than 18 bucks! But, when I tried to buy the 18 buck one, it said that it was out of print! GRRRR. So aggravating. Anyone know a good place to find a bargain on it? Please help me...I have to have it in ONE WEEK...

Answer 1

Is this the book you're talking about?

http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Great-Speeches-Fourth-Enlarged/dp/0486409031/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-8366984-2670264?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188443102&sr=1-1

There are a ton of books by that same name so an author would help......

Good luck!

Answer 2

Amazon.com, half.com, and eBay are good places to start, but also check out abebooks.com or maybe strandbooks.com. Also check out your school/local library (or a nearby college library), and canvas any used bookstores in your area (the last time I was looking for an out-of-print book, it was literally sitting on the porch in the "10-cent Book Sale").

I'm surprised that your teacher would assign a book that's so hard to come by--do you know anyone else in your class who's been able to find it? Perhaps you could borrow it from someone, or find out where they got theirs.

EDIT:
Are you sure it's not this book? This edition was published in March 2007.
http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Great-Speeches-Fourth-Enlarged/dp/0486409031/ref=sr_1_1/002-2788109-6648000?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188485459&sr=1-1

Answer 3

Have you checked with the library? Usually college libraries have to have at least one copy of every book being used by teachers. You can photocopy it. 25 bucks is not a lot - I have had to purchase textbooks that cost 125. Or you can go to the teacher and ask what speeches he is going to use and locate them online. It is quite unfair for a professor to ask for an out of print book.

At any rate, I found it for you for 9.75 plus postage .. Pax - C


http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0486409031/102-6897452-8732938?ie=UTF8&shipPromoFilter=0&startIndex=0&sort=sip&condition=all

Answer 4

try eBay or half. com. On half .com you can buy it used and get it priority mailed. good luck

Answer 5

~You don't say how old you are. Have you considered buying it yourself?