Maine Publishing

[sjs]

I was told Maine Publishing was a good place to purchase some nautical books. I attempted unsuccessfully to order a book on their website, and tried their listed phone number but I have been unable to contact them. Does anyone know if they are still in business?

[hanschristian38]

I live in Maine and have not heard of them - Please post their URL.

[sjs]

Forgive my lack of computer skill, I got it from a blog(?) called "The Liveaboard Caatalog" and when I clicked on "Maine Publishing", or "Main Publishing Order Form" I got to their site. I tried an order, which means they got my credit card info, but there was no response by email or a verification screen or anything else. At this point I am less concerned about the book I ordered than I am about foolishly giving my credit card info.

[GordMay]

IMMEDIATELY
Report the incident details to your financial institution & to the police.
Cancel the card.

[sjs]

Thanks. I've taken care of the credit card but I won't bother the police at this point. I think they may just be liveaboards that are out sailing and not paying attention to their business at this point. At least I hope so.

[Ziggy]

Originally Posted by sjs

I was told Maine Publishing was a good place to purchase some nautical books. I attempted unsuccessfully to order a book on their website, and tried their listed phone number but I have been unable to contact them. Does anyone know if they are still in business?

I have never heard of them either, but the Owl and Turtle bookstore in Camden, Maine (Welcome to the Owl and Turtle Bookshop) is a nice place to visit and they carry a great selection of books on maritime subjects.

Did you mean International Marine (a division of McGraw Hill) by any chance? You can find their books at Boat Books - McGraw-Hill Professional Online Book Store (and Amazon, of course).

[cat man do]

Originally Posted by sjs

Forgive my lack of computer skill, I got it from a blog(?) called "The Liveaboard Caatalog" and when I clicked on "Maine Publishing", or "Main Publishing Order Form" I got to their site. I tried an order, which means they got my credit card info, but there was no response by email or a verification screen or anything else. At this point I am less concerned about the book I ordered than I am about foolishly giving my credit card info.

I just googled The liveaboard catalogue and got to here
The Liveaboard Catalog - Google Search

Then here
Catalog of Plans & Services, yacht designs, naval architect, boat, small craft, marine publishing, books, equipment, supplies, liveaboard, cruising

Then here Marine Publishing Order Form

It says maRine calalogue, not maine

Is this it?

[sjs]

Ooops, you are right, it is "Marine", not "Maine". I was trying to order "Living Aboard: Frequently Asked Questions".

[GordMay]

"Notice to our readers, July 6, 2009: We are in the process of putting up a new website which, besides many minor changes, will retire "Eastport Marine Press" and replace it with Fore and Aft Publications, a new division of our site which will be managed by Dan MacNaughton, Tom's brother ..."

More ➥ Eastport Marine Press, Marine Publishing, books, scantlings rules, scantlings, boatbuilding, boat building, repair, design, yacht, construction

Email ➥ friends@macnaughtongroup.com

Review ➥ Living Aboard - Frequently Asked

[sjs]

Thank you very much GordMay.