PRH PRE-ORDER PRIZE DRAW TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. By entering this prize draw, you agree to accept and be bound by these terms and conditions. All entry instructions form part of the terms & conditions of this prize draw.
2. This prize draw is open to anyone aged [18[1]] or over who is a resident of the UK, except for employees of the promoter, its group companies, its subsidiary companies, their families and any other company connected with the prize draw.
3. Entries must be received by 10th December 2026 by 11:59pm GMT. Entries that are illegible, incomplete, corrupted or which fail to be received by the closing date for any reason, will not be counted. The promoter is not responsible for entries delayed or lost in the post. Automatically generated entries or entries via agents or third parties are invalid and shall not be counted. [Entries shall not be returned.]
4. Only one entry per person. No entrant may win more than one prize.
5. To enter, pre-order The Strangest Idea in the World (9780241732205) from any UK book shop including independent retailers, Waterstones, Amazon, WHSmith and supermarkets and fill out the following form with your details [https://penguinrandomhouse.eu.research.net/r/SGF5NWT]. Please retain your proof of purchase (a pre-order receipt or invoice) as if you are selected as a winner, you will be asked this proof in order to claim your prize.
6. All correctly completed entries will be entered into a prize draw which will take place on 14th December 2026. The first five entries drawn at random by an independent person will be the winners.
7. The prize is one high-quality print. The prize is non-transferrable and no cash alternative will be offered.
8. Events may occur which render the awarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond the control of the promoter and the promoter may, at its absolute discretion, vary, amend, suspend or withdraw the prize with or without notice.
9. The winners will be notified via email within 5 days of the closing date (i.e. by 15th December 2026[2]]). The winners will be asked to send their proof of pre-order in order to claim the prize. Please do not send any bank or card details with such proof.
10. The winners must claim their prize within 30 days of the promoter sending notification. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse and the promoter reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with these rules.
11. By entering this competition, all entrants agree to the use of their personal data by the Promoter for the purposes of running the competition as detailed in these terms and conditions. Details on how we process the personal data of entrants can be found in our Privacy Policy (https://penguin.co.uk/company/about-us/notices/privacy-policy/)
12. We will make the winners' name and county available on request to the following email address PNagi@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk (please state the name of the competition in the subject heading 10 weeks after the closing date). If you do not want your name and county to be made available in the event that you win, please let us know by emailing PNagi@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Please note we are required to make the winner’s details available to the ASA if requested.