Index Annual · Season 01

A printed codex that closes the year. Clothbound casebound with a protective case. Section-sewn for longevity. Archival-grade paper chosen for opacity and feel. Built to be handled and kept. Each copy is recorded in the House Ledger for provenance.

Curatorial Premise · Season 01

The Index Annual is not a replica of the site. It is the House record for what endures in women’s culture this season. Each admission is chosen with care and intention—against Form, Substance, and Provenance. This codex holds what is final for the year and how it belongs in a considered life.

Edition Governance

Edition size: Announced in the House Ledger when the window opens.
Admission integrity: Editorial selections are independent. Underwriting is credit-only and does not influence selection, order, or copy.
Price disclosure: Price is stated on the invoice during the allocation window.
Restrictions: No resale until the ship window has closed. Founder’s Proofs are not for resale.

Edition Classes

Standard Edition (SE): The public run available by request during the allocation window.
Founder’s Proofs (FP): A very small run held by the House and allocated to the season underwriter as credit. Marked in the colophon. Not for resale.
Printer’s Proofs (PP): Internal quality control copies retained by the House. Not circulated.

Ledger coding
SE: MM-INDEX-2025-AN-001 to [final]
FP: MM-INDEX-2025-AN-FP-001 to -FP-[final]
PP: MM-INDEX-2025-AN-PP-001 to -PP-[final]

Reprints and Variants

There are no reprints. There are no variant materials across classes. Standard Edition and Founder’s Proofs share the same paper, cloth, and binding. Differences are limited to the colophon line, bookplate stamp, and ledger code.

Specifications

Build: Casebound hardcover with a protective case. Section-sewn signatures for longevity.
Paper: Archival-grade, acid-free stock selected for opacity and hand.
Finish: Clean foil titling and calm typography for reading and tables.

Production details: Final paper, cloth, and bindery will be posted in the House Ledger ahead of allocation. A full Bindery Notice will be issued for Season 01.

Admissions: The Inaugural Class for Season 01, each with definition, context, and notes that deepen meaning.
Provenance references: Citations where they clarify origin and authorship.
Editor’s notes: Concise context when it improves understanding.
Season record: The change log for the season and the colophon.
Ledger roll: Copy ID range and signatures on the House page.

Ledger and Provenance

Each copy receives a ledger ID at confirmation.
Range: MM-INDEX-2025-AN-001 to [final number].
The ID and buyer name are recorded in the House Ledger. A bookplate is included. The Verification Ledger logs later corrections to the printed record.

Allocation

There is no cart. Allocation is by request and review.

How It Works

Submit a request
Receive our confirmation or a hold if the window is tight
If reserved, we issue a pro forma invoice with the insured dispatch window
Payment is by bank wire. The sender pays bank fees
On settlement, your ledger ID is assigned and emailed to you
We ship within the stated window and provide tracking

Limits

One per household unless stated otherwise in the window notice
The payer’s legal name must match the invoice entity
Duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility

Security Notice
We will never change bank details by text or social message. If anything seems off, write through the site before sending funds. See the Reservation & Allocation Policy.

Dispatch and Shipping

Packaging: Protective wrap and slipcase inside an outer carton. Shipments are insured to the invoice value.
Carriers: Selected by the House for reliability. Carrier may vary by region.
Addresses: We ship to the address on the invoice. Changes must be confirmed in writing before dispatch.
International: Customs forms reflect the invoice. Buyer is responsible for duties and taxes. Delivery timelines vary by country.

Damage, Loss, and Replacements

Inspection: Note visible damage with the carrier on delivery. Photograph the packaging and the codex.
Notice: Send a brief note and images through the site within the carrier deadline.
Assessment: The House reviews and confirms a replacement or remedy where appropriate. Founder’s Proofs may require an alternative remedy if a like-for-like copy is not available.

Care and Conservation

Environment: Dry shelf away from direct light
Handling: Clean, dry hands or cotton gloves if preferred
Use: Built to be read. Replace in the protective case after use
Long-term keep: Avoid extreme heat and humidity. Do not store under load

Accessibility

On request, the House can provide a large-print insert of running heads and key notes. Contact us through the site with your ledger ID after allocation.

Institutional Acquisitions

We accept purchase orders from accredited libraries and museums. Request vendor setup details and a W-9 through the site. Invoices state insured dispatch windows. Shipments require a staffed receiving address. Include tax status and campus delivery instructions in your request.

Rights and Reproductions

Editorial coverage is welcome with correct credit to Modern Monclaire and use of approved captions and alt text. Commercial or promotional use requires written permission. Request access to the Press Vault on the Press & Partners page.
See also: Press Vault

Cataloguing Data and Preferred Citation

Type: Book · Clothbound casebound
Publisher: Modern Monclaire
Place: [City], [Country]
Date: Season 01 (2025)
ISBN: [TBA]
Subjects: Women—Culture; Material culture; Design; Provenance; Archives

Preferred citation
Modern Monclaire, Index Annual · Season 01 ([City]: Modern Monclaire, 2025), p. [page].