International Edition Textbooks

an FAQ for International Edition Textbooks

International Edition Textbooks

What are International Edition textbooks?
Because textbook publishers sell their books worldwide international editions are the textbooks that has been published outside the US.  These textbooks are sold abroad and are referred to as "international editions" or "low price editions". The publishers of international editions generally do not authorize the sale and distribution of international editions in the United States and Canada and such sale or distribution may violate the copyrights and trademarks of the publishers of such works.

How are international edition textbooks identified?
Generally, international edition textbooks will state "international edition" or "low price edition" on the textbook cover or included with the publication information inside .

What's the law on International Edition textbooks?
The publishers of some international edition textbooks don't authorize their sale and distribution in other countries. Such sale or distribution of international editions may violate publishers' copyrights and trademarks. In the US, the right of first sale may also apply.

Can I resell my international edition textbooks?
Yes, you can re-sell used international editions just like you would sell any other textbook you own. Many of which can be sold via BookFinder.com’s textbook buyback