advance copy
Pre-release review copy
An advance copy is a version of a book, album, or other work distributed before its official release date.
Publishers send advance copies to reviewers, booksellers, and media outlets to generate early coverage and buzz: The magazine received an advance copy of the memoir.
Also called a review copy or, for books, an ARC (advance reader copy).
Onboard food preparation area
- proofDemonstration of truth
- uncorrectedNot fixed or revised
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- prepublicationBefore official release
page proofs · typeset · unedited · pre-release · draft · watermarked · embargo · publication date
Advance partial viewing
- first lookInitial viewing opportunity
- excerptPortion taken from larger work
- teaserSomething that piques interest
- glimpseFleeting view
foretaste · privileged access · exclusive · confidential · embargoed
Continuous low drone
- blurbBrief promotional text
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- pull quoteHighlighted excerpt for emphasis
- book tourAuthor's promotional travel series
cover reveal · publicity · word-of-mouth · hype · anticipation · preorder · marketing · launch
One who assesses work
- booksellerLiterature retail merchant
- librarianCollection manager at reading hall
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- journalistNews profession practitioner
critic · endorser · media · trade publication · Booklist · Edelweiss · publicist · literary editor
galley
Onboard food preparation area
- proofDemonstration of truth
- uncorrectedNot fixed or revised
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
prepublication · page proofs · typeset · unedited · pre-release · draft · watermarked · embargo · publication date · print run
sneak peek
Advance partial viewing
- first lookInitial viewing opportunity
- excerptPortion taken from larger work
- teaserSomething that piques interest
glimpse · foretaste · privileged access · exclusive · confidential · embargoed
buzz
Continuous low drone
- blurbBrief promotional text
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- pull quoteHighlighted excerpt for emphasis
book tour · cover reveal · publicity · word-of-mouth · hype · anticipation · preorder · marketing · launch · book signing
reviewer
One who assesses work
- booksellerLiterature retail merchant
- librarianCollection manager at reading hall
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
journalist · critic · endorser · media · trade publication · Booklist · Edelweiss · publicist · literary editor
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
- publishingpublishers, editors, editor, publishing house, books
- book culturereading, reader, book lover, bookworm, bibliophile
- book termsfolio, quarto, octavo, duodecimo, page
- previewspreview, movie trailer, book excerpt, sneak peek, teaser
- book promotionbook launch, book tour, book signing, book signings, book trailer