For the 2010 Thurber Prize, Thurber House will accept books published from Jan. 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009. Eligible books are those that are published in book form, whether as a hardcover or as an original paperback, in the United States. Fiction, nonfiction, and collections of short stories are eligible. Galleys or manuscripts also may be submitted for books that will be published in the time frame. Collaborations by writing teams are acceptable. Reprints of books published outside the one-year time frame are not eligible. Self-published books are eligible. Books must be primarily written rather than pictorial. Incidental visual material is acceptable.