Pre-order Releases May 18, 2027
Black Magic City: How Gods, Money, and Healing Shaped Rio de Janeiro (Dissident Acts)
$94.76 / copy at 25+ copies As low as $83.97 at 1,000+Your best volume price
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About the book
Black Magic City
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Details
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Author
- Ana Paulina Lee
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- May 18, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781478035152
- ISBN-10
- 1478035153
- Pages
- 256
Who it's for
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Black Magic City for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $94.76 | 21% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $91.16 | 24% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $89.96 | 25% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $86.36 | 28% off list |
| 1,000+ | $83.97 | 30% off list |
Where can I buy 100 copies of Black Magic City?
BookPal sells Black Magic City in quantity. At 100 copies the price is $91.16 a copy, against a list price of $119.95, and the cart applies the volume tier automatically. Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. A specialist can quote a larger or mixed order.
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What does Black Magic City cost when I buy for a group?
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $94.76 (21% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $91.16 (24% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $89.96 (25% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $86.36 (28% off list); 1,000+ copies, $83.97 (30% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
How fast can I get copies of Black Magic City?
This title is not released yet. Pre-orders ship when it is, currently scheduled for May 18, 2027. Need them by a specific date? Request a quote and we'll confirm timing before you pay.
Can you ship to several locations or people's homes?
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