[edwest]

John,


It appears to be a standard press run, not print on demand. My publishing company would not risk a print on demand for such a high page count. If you look at the cost of most books published by textbook publishers, 2 and 300 dollars is average. So, when in doubt, look for reviews. Otherwise, if you are in the States, see if a local University has it or request an inter-library loan. That way, your library can request a copy from any library that has a copy so you can look at the book to determine its value relative to what you want or need.

That is why, in the United States, there are stores that buy and sell used textbooks at a discount exclusively, in light of the high price. In some cases, I go to online resellers that can offer me a used copy of a high-priced book at a price that is low enough for me.



Best,
Ed