FAQ
To save you time, here are the answers to some of the most common questions we are asked. But, of course, if you cannot find the answer you need, please contact us.
Bi-monthly. Each issue comprises of 60 full-colour pages.
Wing Chun Illustrated is available as Print-on-Demand (PoD) and Digitally on the Apple App Store. The magazine will be available for Android devices soon. Sadly, no date yet. Not much we can do than to patiently wait… Please keep an eye on our website or Facebook fan page for updates.
No. However, our digital distributor is currently working on a Web Reader. Hopefully, it is a feature we will be able to offer in the near future.
The Print-on-Demand Edition is sold exclusively via MagCloud (a self-service publishing platform). MagCloud ship worldwide. They use HP Indigo digital press technology to custom-print each issue when it’s ordered. The magazine not only looks fantastic but there’s no waste or over-runs, reducing the impact on the environment. MagCloud use FSC-certified paper, which means it is from responsibly managed forests and verified recycled sources. The cover is printed on 80# cover stock and the interior pages are printed on 80# text stock.
Sadly, MagCloud does not currently offer this option but it’s something they are working on.
No. The Digital Edition is interactive and therefore includes content that, for obvious reasons, cannot be included in the Print-on-Demand Edition.
Each perfect-bound edition cost $14.80 plus shipping. MagCloud accept payment via PayPal or a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card.
Shipping cost depends on the weight of the order, the destination country, and the selected shipping method. You can calculate the shipping cost for your order on MagCloud‘s website. Note that for FedEx shipments outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the destination country may require the payment of import taxes, customs duties and fees. If so, these additional charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
For FedEx shipments outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MagCloud lists the recipient as the importer of record. These shipments may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. As the importer of record, any additional charges for customs clearance are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs policies vary widely from country to country, and MagCloud has no control over these charges nor can they predict what they may be. You should contact your local customs office for further information specific to your destination.
In the event that customs clearance procedures are required, please note that it can cause delays beyond MagCloud‘s original delivery estimates.
Whenever you buy 20 copies or more of an issue, MagCloud will automatically deduct 25% off the printing costs of that issue. This also applies to Group orders.
MagCloud ships orders of all sizes worldwide. Shipping carriers and delivery times vary by country—click here to see a list of their shipping options.
For FedEx shipments outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the recipient is responsible for any customs fees and import duties levied by the destination country, which could cause delays beyond the original delivery estimate.
Yes, a total of 20 copies or more in a single Group Order will qualify for our bulk discount (25% off the production cost). For example, 1 copy to 20 recipients, or 4 copies to 5 recipients, will each get the bulk discount. The discount will be displayed in your cart when your order is determined to be eligible, you can increase the quantity temporarily to see.
Because your order is printed on demand, there are no minimum or maximum order quantities with MagCloud—you can order thousands, hundreds or a single copy, no problem!
Just keep in mind that a very large order could potentially lengthen the delivery time, as it will take more time to print. In addition, for shipments outside the US, Canada and the UK, larger orders may be subject to higher customs fees and import duties.
Depending on your order size and where you are shipping to, MagCloud offer the following shipping options and delivery timeframes (from time of order):
Within the United States
USPS First Class Mail (about 1-2 weeks)
FedEx Ground (7 business days)
FedEx Express Saver (5 business days)
FedEx Overnight (3 business days)
To the UK
Royal Mail (about 2 weeks)
UPS Standard (6 business days)
UPS Express (4 business days)
To Canada
USPS First Class International Mail (about 2 weeks)
FedEx Ground (8 business days)
FedEx International Economy (6 business days)
FedEx International Priority (4 business days)
Everywhere Else
USPS First Class International Mail (about 3-4 weeks)
FedEx International Economy (7 business days)
FedEx International Priority (5 business days)
The packaging for single copies in the US via USPS is a clear plastic sleeve with a stick on address label on the outside of the sleeve. All other orders ship in a cardboard envelope or box.
FedEx does not delivery to APO or FPO addresses, so any shipments to overseas U.S. military bases must be shipped with MagCloud‘s USPS First Class Mail option, which has a weight limit of 13 ounces. Note that USPS shipments to APO and FPO addresses may take a few extra days to arrive compared to shipments within the United States.
When you enter the shipping address for these orders, put APO or FPO in the City field and AE, AP, or AA in the State field. Be sure to select United States as the Country.
If you placed your order while signed in to the MagCloud website, you can check the status of your order from the “Order History” tab on your “Account” page, accessible via the “Account” link in the top right corner of any MagCloud page. Until an order has been sent to print, a “Cancel” link will be visible next to the order number on your “Order History” page. Clicking this link will cancel the order. Once an order has gone to the printer it is no longer available to cancel.
If you placed your order while signed in to the MagCloud website, you can check the status from the Order History tab on your “Account” page, accessible via the “Account” link in the top right corner of any MagCloud page. If you were not signed in when you placed your order, you can search for it in their contact form using the order number provided in your e-mail receipt and the e-mail address provided at the point of order.
Although we love the smell of a freshly printed magazine, Wing Chun Illustrated is a 21st century magazine for a 21st century audience. WCI is available on the Apple App Store for the following mobile devices: iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
The WCI app has been featured by Apple as “What’s Hot?” and “New and Noteworthy”.
The app cost $0.99 and with the purchase you get Issue 1 FREE. The app gives you the ability to purchase each digital issue through Apple App Store and to read and store as many digital issues as you’d like within the same app.
You can purchase single digital issues of WCI within the app for $3.99 each or subscribe for $21.99 (6 issues).
No, the subscription only provides you access to issues released since the act of subscribing. You can buy past issues individually for $3.99.
Yes, if you purchase a subscription it will be available for download as soon as it is released for the app. If you do not purchase a subscription, however, you must purchase a new issue within the app to receive each new issue.
Yes. You can E-mail or Bump Share an issue. Sharing an issue will remove access to the magazine from your account until you receive the issue back. You can share an issue for a maximum of four days, after that it will automatically be returned back to your account. During the four days, you can still request your issue back.
Yes. You can access the app/content on up to five iOS devices.
Yes. Issues you’ve already bought will be linked to your Apple ID and device, so you will be able to download it without having to buy it again.
WCI will be available for Android devices soon. Sorry, no date yet. Not much we can do than to patiently wait… Please keep an eye on our website or Facebook fan page for updates.
No. The subscription brought for the iPhone can easily be crossed over to the Android platform.
Eric Lilleør started his martial arts training in 1978, and in 1984 he started to train Wing Tsun (Leung Ting lineage). Today, he is a proud and devoted Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun practitioner under the guidance of Morten Ibsen, David Peterson and John Smith.
Please e-mail a detailed written query to Editor-in-Chief Eric Lilleør at: editor-in-chief (at) wingchunillustrated (dot) com. The query should include a sample of comparable writing, preferably published. Our feature standard ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 words.