A Book Apart

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A Book Apart is an independent publisher that produces concise, practical books for web designers, developers, and digital professionals, sold primarily through its online store.

New York, NY
abookapart.com

About A Book Apart

A Book Apart is an independent publisher based in New York, NY, focused on short, practical books for web designers, developers, content strategists, and other digital professionals. Their catalog includes titles on topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, accessibility, UX, content design, product management, and working in tech. Books are sold primarily through their online store at abookapart.com in multiple formats, such as paperback, ebook (PDF/EPUB/MOBI), and discounted print+ebook bundles, along with occasional multi-book collections and bulk/organizational orders.

A charge from “A BOOK APART,” “ABOOKAPART.COM,” or similar wording typically appears on your bank or card statement when you purchase a book, ebook, bundle, or collection through their website. Most charges are one-time purchases, but you may also see a charge for a preorder once the book ships, for a gift order you placed for someone else, or for a bulk order on behalf of a team or company. You might also notice a small temporary authorization hold when you first place an order or update your payment details; this is used to verify your card and usually disappears within a few business days.

If you’re unsure about an A Book Apart charge, start by checking your email inbox (and spam folder) for order confirmations or receipts from abookapart.com around the date of the transaction. Log into your A Book Apart account, if you created one, to review your order history and download past invoices. For help with unexpected or duplicate charges, order adjustments, or refund questions, visit abookapart.com and use their contact form or listed support email, providing your full name, purchase date, and the last four digits of the card used. They can locate your order, resend receipts, clarify billing details, and assist with resolving any issues with your charge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical charge amounts I might see from A Book Apart?

Most A Book Apart charges correspond to the price of individual books or bundles, plus any applicable taxes and shipping. As a general guide, ebooks are often around the cost of a professional reference title, print books are somewhat higher, and discounted print+ebook bundles or multi-book collections will be higher still. If you placed a bulk or team order, your charge may be a larger, rounded amount reflecting multiple copies in one transaction.

Does A Book Apart offer subscriptions or recurring billing?

A Book Apart primarily sells one-time purchases of books and bundles; they do not typically run an ongoing, automatically renewing book subscription for individual readers. If you see more than one charge over time, it usually reflects separate orders you or your organization placed on different dates. Check your email for multiple order confirmations, and compare the charge dates to when you bought specific titles.

Why do I see a small or pending A Book Apart charge on my statement?

A small or pending charge (sometimes for a low or round amount) may be an authorization hold placed by A Book Apart’s payment processor when you submit an order or update your card details. This temporary hold is used to verify that your payment method is valid and has sufficient funds. It should either convert to the final order amount once your purchase is processed or disappear from your statement within a few business days if the transaction didn’t complete.

How can I find the receipt or invoice for my A Book Apart purchase?

After placing an order at abookapart.com, you should receive an email confirmation and receipt sent to the address you entered at checkout. If you created an account, you can log in to abookapart.com and check your order history to view details or download invoices, where available. If you can’t find your receipt, contact their support via the website with your name, approximate order date, and card’s last four digits so they can resend it.

How do I cancel or change an A Book Apart order after I’ve been charged?

Because A Book Apart fulfills print and ebook orders quickly, there’s often a short window to cancel or change an order once it’s placed. If you need to modify shipping details, switch from print to print+ebook, or cancel before it ships, reach out to their customer support immediately via the contact options on abookapart.com. Include your order number and correct details so they can advise you on whether changes are still possible.

What is A Book Apart’s refund or return policy for charges on my card?

Refund options depend on the format and status of your order. Digital products like ebooks are generally non-refundable once they’ve been delivered, while print books may be returnable or exchangeable if they arrive damaged or if there was an error in fulfillment, subject to A Book Apart’s posted policies. If you believe you were charged in error or received the wrong item, contact their support with your order number, a description of the issue, and photos for damaged items so they can review and, if appropriate, issue a refund or replacement.

Why was I charged by A Book Apart when I don’t remember buying a book?

If the name A Book Apart doesn’t ring a bell, the charge may come from a work-related purchase, a training or professional development budget, or a gift order for someone else using your card. Check whether you or a colleague recently ordered books for a team, workshop, or course that included A Book Apart titles. If you still don’t recognize the charge, contact their support through abookapart.com with the transaction date and amount so they can look up the order and confirm who placed it.

How can I contact A Book Apart about a billing issue or disputed charge?

To resolve billing questions, start at abookapart.com and look for their contact or support page, where you’ll find a contact form and/or support email address. When you reach out, include your full name, email used at checkout, approximate transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card so they can locate your order quickly. They can clarify what was purchased, correct billing errors, and advise you on refunds or adjustments if needed.

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