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An outofprint book is a book that is no longer being published. Out of print means no one can buy that item anymore in any walk in store. Out of the clouds by megan milks poetry foundation. Libraries worldwide consult books in print to find titles, create lists and decide from books in. The book search is free of charge for you, but once you give us the go ahead to order the copy we.