The Garter
the directory that supports costuming

How do I purchase a copy of the current edition?
The 2nd edition costs £10: UK postage and packing is £2 p&p; overseas £3.50 sterling.
International money orders, cheques and postal orders can only be accepted in sterling UK.
Overseas orders will experience a short unavoidable delay - because that is the way the postal service operates!

Is there an order form to make the book easier to purchase?
Print out the order form and return it with a cheque, in sterling, through snail mail.
It is not yet possible to order or pay via the internet.

Before I purchase a copy can I see what is in The Garter?
categories from the contents page of the 2nd edition are listed here

How much does an entry in the directory cost?
Standard entries in the directory are free.
Send an SAE together with a copy of your publicity or price lists and you will automatically be sent an entrants application form for the next edition. This is always done in a rush at the last minute so that your information is as up-to-date as possible.

Can I be listed in the next edition of The Garter?
You may be a maker or supplier of costume, materials or services, a professional or competent amateur, sell wholesale or retail, the organiser of an event, a costume related society or a museum curator, someone may need the service that you are offering. Your interest can be any area in which costume is worn. This may include live role play, science fiction, fantasy, dance (historical, ballet, ballroom, folk international or any other form), theatre, television, film, re-enactment, promotion and everything else.

How often does the Garter come out?
Every two years or so, when information in the previous edition becomes out-of-date. 
Updates come out 4 or 5 times a year.  Send £1 plus a large stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Can I place an advertisement even if I do not want an entry in the book?
Advertising space is available for suitable people, organisations and events in the next edition whether or not they have a standard entry. Send your enquiry regarding this and all other matters to the contact address in the first instance.

Who is the publisher?

I would like to stock The Garter in my shop.
The Garter is an A4 paperback publication. Books are either hand delivered or sent by parcel post.
Small discount are available for over 5 copies. I'm sorry that  'sale or return' is not possible.
Create the Mood Publications is a small publishing house and there is no system for dealing with damaged items.

I work overseas. Can my details be included in The Garter?
Currently only UK makers and suppliers are included. There are lists for the USA on the Internet.
I believe that a book is available for Australian makers and suppliers.
If you know of other lists/books for other countries please let me know and I will add a link here.
Please note this copyright statement from the 2^nd edition of The Garter:

Copyright 2^nd Edition

"All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of criticism or review permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this publication, in whole or part, may not be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form by paper or electronically or by any means without the prior permission of the editor in accordance with the terms and licensing agency. No part of this book may be used for compiling another list or directory without permission. Enquires concerning reproduction outside should be sent to the editor. Infringement of copyright will be vigorously pursued.

In other words please do not photocopy parts of this book or put it onto the Internet. You can purchase your very own copy from me, the editor. It only costs £10 which is not very much considering the amount of work I have put into it. And I am likely to give permission anyway; so do enquire first. I will be really unhappy if I find out that you have copied even little bits or sent back entries for confirmation or correction without first discussing it with me. On the other hand my solicitor will be delighted – he will be thinking of all the money he can earn by taking you to court!"

 

I am interested in sponsoring the next edition; how do I go about it?
I will be delighted to hear from you.
Please write and we can discuss the form of your sponsorship, practical or monetary.

I love the cartoons. How do I get in touch with the illustrator?
Dix Pix is a very talented set-up. Contact us, briefly describing your idea and contact will be made on your behalf. Contact information is also at the front of the book.

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