This is just an interest form with
no obligation to purchase. Getting a sense of numbers (specifically of the hard copies) will help MCD get quotes from the printers, etc., and put together a budget/price. The sales of the paperbacks and limited edition eBook (again if I do these) will be done through preorder (via MCD's website store) and I will try to leave the preorder open as long as possible (before I need to get the final number to the printer) for the paperbacks so no one misses out. But, again, I will not be carrying 'stock'. There are a bunch of options below and each adds to the base price of the book (like including full-color illustrations within the book, as opposed to black/white).
And yes, Conduit 1 will be most definitely available on your preferred retailers (and libraries, etc) in all formats. The preorder will go up as soon as I settle on a release date, likely early to mid-January 2024 if there is enough interest in a limited-edition option. I'll need time to put everything together and get the books printed.
There is no need to let me know that you don't want to purchase from me directly (hence there not being that option below), and it is completely okay/understandable if you don't wish to!