Delivery Options
Processing Times
Our processing times begin with the type of product you have ordered. Everything listed for sale is, to the best of our latest knowledge and systems, available either from our in-stock location or from our supplier.
We process orders Monday to Friday and on weekends during seasonal peak times such as Christmas.
- We begin processing within 24 hours of receiving your order.
- On Hand stock will dispatch as soon as possible or at worst, within 1-3 days.
- Some titles will state dispatch between 4-7 working days on the product page. This indicates that it may be in re-stocking status and coming from a supplier. The time frame is an estimate only and very much subject to supplier efficiency.
Slow & Sustainable Commerce Special Orders
We have coined the term Slow & Sustainable Commerce and we believe in supporting customers while reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible. This means we do not keep every item on our premises and we consolidate titles with our regular (weekly) special orders.
If the product page says the item is a special order product, it will travel to you within 4-14 days. This means we are able to reduce the number of trips needed to transport goods between suppliers, warehouses and you.
Delivery times are in addition to the processing times for each title. Piper Press titles ship faster than other books, and may be processed within 1-3 days as they are on-hand.
Standard Delivery
For consumer orders on this site, our rates are shown at check out and are based on Australia Post or the best courier rates we can obtain for your location. All deliveries will have full tracking available.
In metro areas, courier partners will drop off your order at the local newsagent partner if you are not home, making it easy for you to collect. Always click on the tracking information for directions on which local newsagent your parcel is waiting at. We use couriers in metro areas as they are generally faster than AusPost to certain areas. PO Box deliveries are accepted but may travel more slowly by AusPost.
Please note, we ship in sturdy book packaging to avoid damage to your delivery. This adds a small amount of weight to your shipment, but we believe in protecting your purchase and we avoid using parcel satchels on their own.
If you are overseas but delivering to an Australian address, the rates shown will relate to the delivery address you have entered.
For wholesale and educational orders, your delivery rate and timeframe will be quoted upon order confirmation and invoice.
Free Shipping
Books are heavy and need care during delivery. We offer Free Shipping on orders over $200. Thank you for supporting a non-billionaire publisher and bookseller!
Delivery Times
For Australian deliveries -
- Metro NSW, VIC, QLD deliveries take 1-3 days
- Regional NSW, VIC, QLD deliveries take 3-7 days
- All other States and Territories require 3-7 days
Delivery times are estimates only and subject to Australia Post, couriers and their partners. They do not include handling and processing times.
For International deliveries -
- EU and Asia deliveries require 3-10 days depending on the Fedex or AusPost service chosen at checkout
We are unable to offer Express orders but keep an eye on this page for updates.
The above delivery guidelines take effect after processing time. We provide a guide to processing time on each page.
Please note: As at August 26, 2025 Due to USA tariffs requiring prepayment of tariffs upon export, and due to Australia Post restrictions now applied, we unfortunately cannot deliver to the USA.
International Orders
We ship Australia-wide and Internationally to over 100 countries with Fedex or Australia Post, as long as those locations do not have delivery restrictions. Available shipping will be shown at checkout.
We do not collect duties and taxes on your behalf. Please ensure you are within the limits and rules of your country to ensure smooth delivery or customs and tax payment upon arrival.
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TRADE ORDERS - BOOKSELLERS
Australian Booksellers may order Piper Press titles via New South Books, for national delivery. You should have an Alliance account and can order as normal via the Alliance channels.
If you are bookseller located outside Australia/New Zealand, please contact us to order and arrange shipping or distribution. Email hello(at)piperpress.com.au.
Please note - we do not provide non-Piper Press titles shown on this site at trade prices. Please contact the relevant distributor.
EDUCATION ORDERS
We provide specialist art, architecture, photography and design publications for arts educators, schools and universities (including libraries) at educational prices.
Refer to the current online Catalogue to review titles that may be offered with an educational discount. POs can be sent to hello(at)piperpress.com.au or orders placed on this site.
We ship Internationally with competitive rates, so please feel free to contact us for a quote for overseas institutions including galleries, museums, schools and universities.
HOW LONG WILL ORDERS TAKE TO PROCESS?
Piper Press titles are dispatched in 1-2 days or less.
All other titles may take 4-10 days to supply if they are not in our stock holding or we are in the midst of restocking. This is only a guide, and we are constantly re-stocking, so it could be sooner.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
We deliver Australia wide via courier or Australia Post depending on your location.
For Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane: Allow 1-2 days for transit.
For Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Perth: Allow 2-4 days for transit.
Please note, Australia Post can at times take longer and we are unfortunately not in control of this, but our couriers are fairly swift. If you like swift, opt for a work or home address rather than a PO box.
For regional areas allow 5 days on average.
Please refer to Australia Post for more details.
Delivery internationally is estimated at 7-20 days depending on the delivery service chosen and volumes being shipped.
We ship via DHL or Fedex and arrival may be subject to local taxes and duties, delays or transport connections in the country of arrival.
CAN I TRACK MY ORDER?
Yes ! A tracking number will be emailed upon payment and dispatch.
Keep an eye on your Spam Junk Mail boxes in case the notification has landed there.
Shipping times for orders depend on location and product, please be guided by the delivery information shown on each book page.
OUR CATALOGUE - THE ARTS BOOKSHOP
A curated list of specialist art, architecture, photography and design publications from publishing and distribution partners.
See the Catalogue and our menus to order.
If there is a title you think we should stock, let us know!
If you have a publishing proposal, contact us.