Frequently Asked Questions :
Q. Can I submit my book to Faber for publication?
Because we get inundated with manuscripts, Faber will now only accept unsolicited submissions of poetry. We no longer accept or engage in communication about any fiction, non-fiction, plays, screenplays or books for children. Please consult our Getting Published page for further information and submission guidelines.
Q. Can I submit illustrations and artwork for consideration?
You can send us examples of your work - either by email to gadesign@faber.co.uk or by post, marked 'Artwork Submissions', to the following address:
Design Dept
Faber and Faber Ltd
Bloomsbury House
74-77 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DA
UNITED KINGDOM
Please note that we will not be able to provide any feedback, or return your examples, so please do not send originals. We will keep all relevant artwork on file and get in touch if a suitable project comes along.
Q. How do I apply for a job or work experience at Faber?
Whenever a job vacancy arises at Faber we will post details here. We usually advertise in the Bookseller and occasionally in the Guardian.
Unfortunately, due the high number we receive, we cannot respond to speculative applications. We do sometimes have openings for work experience, usually in our Publicity department. Please contact the Publicity department to find out more.
Q. How can I contact a Faber author?
We cannot give out authors' contact details, including email addresses, but we will be happy to forward correspondence to them or to their agent. As we are not always in email contact with authors, we prefer that correspondence is put in writing and addressed to:
'Author'
c/o Faber and Faber Ltd (Editorial Dept)
Bloomsbury House
74-77 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DA
UNITED KINGDOM
To contact an author for a bookshop event, festival or interview, please contact the Publicity department.
Q. How can I request a review copy of a particular book?
If you work in the media and would like to request a review copy please email gapublicity@faber.co.uk stating the publication or organisation you represent.
Q. How can I request permission to use an extract from a Faber book?
Before approaching us for permission, please read the guidelines set out in our Permissions Guidelines. It is imperative that you are able to provide as much information as possible. Please be patient - we get inundated with requests so a response might take up to 10 weeks. [See also: Putting on a Faber Play].
Q. How can I find out if rights are available for a particular book?
If you would like to find out about the availability of serial, dramatic or translation rights for a particular book, please email garights@faber.co.uk. You might find the information you are looking for in our catalogues or rights guides.
Q. Is 'Faber and Faber Ltd' the same as 'Faber & Faber Inc'?
No it is not. Although we share the same company logo and often publish the same titles, Faber and Faber Ltd and Faber & Faber Inc are now separate companies. Faber & Faber Inc is an affiliate of Farrar, Straus & Giroux in the USA, and is located in New York. Find out more at www.fsgbooks.com. In general, 'Faber' books listed on Amazon.com are published by Faber Inc.
Q. Does Faber offer an inspection copy service?
For territorial reasons, we are unable to offer inspection copies to non-UK institutions. Many ‘Faber’ titles available in the USA are in fact published by Faber & Faber Inc, which is now part of Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc. Further details can be found at www.fsgbooks.com.
Q. How can I contact the Faber Archive?
If you have a query that you feel can only be answered by the Faber Archivist, please email archiveenquiries@faber.co.uk or send a letter to:
The Archive
Faber and Faber Ltd
Bloomsbury House
74-77 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DA
UNITED KINGDOM
Please note that extensive responses to queries may not always be possible. We are currently in the process of moving the Faber Archive so we won't be able to guarantee a response.
Q. Is Faber going to publish 'The Philokalia: Volume 5'?
The much-sought after final volume of The Philokalia is the book we receive most enquiries for. The simple answer is that we don't know if or when the final volume will be published. We have had no contact with anyone involved in the translation for some years, and until we do we remain in the dark unfortunately.
Another much requested book is Jonathan Sumption's Hundred Years War: Volume 3. We have good news - this will be published in Spring 2009.
Q. How can I find a book that is no longer in print?
The Faber website features all Faber titles currently in print. If you cannot find a book then it’s quite likely that it is no longer in print. In this case our advice would be to try some of the online retailers that specialise in hard-to-find books, such as Abebooks and The Book Depository.
Alternatively you might like to submit a recommendation for the Faber Finds imprint by emailing lostandfound@faber.co.uk.