A book sent to reviewers, wholesale customers, and the media. Usually they are in wraps and inexpensive bindings. Used to get quotes for publicity and leads for advance sales. The precede the printed copies that are sold to the public.
A book supplied before publication to a reviewer or bookseller. The binding may be different from that of the first edition.
Also known as a review copy, since they are sent to reviewers as complimentary, advance copies. Advance copies are more often than not paper bound books, and often with the publisher's review slip laid in.
a copy of a book usually sent to reviewers prior to publication, may be in a different format and may or may not be hard bound
A copy of a book, generally bound in plain or decorated wraps, (although it may occasionally be bound with a review slip laid-in) which is circulated to reviewers, booksellers, etc. prior to publication. Generally used for promotional purposes. Although collectable in their own right, they do not represent a first edition or first issue of the book, and do not detract from the value of a true first printing.
A bound book that when opened by an editor will instantly expose an embarrassing mistake.
A review copy. When a book is published, complimentary advance copies will often be sent to reviewers.
a facsimile edition of the publisher's cheque produced by an author for his/her creditors (see also Proof copy - a similar item produced for his/her spouse)
An advance copy, also known as an advance reading copy or ARC, is a copy of a book released by its publisher before the book has gone to press for a complete printing. ARCs generally do not have the final dust jacket, formatting or binding of the finished product; the text of an ARC may also differ from that of the published book if the book is edited after the ARC is produced. ARCs are normally distributed to reviewers, bookstores, magazines, and (in some cases) libraries between three and six months before the book is officially released.
