What is an “arc”?
ARC stands for Advance Reading Copy. Advance reading copies of books are uncorrected paperback versions of future hardcover books. They usually become available about 4-6 months before a book publishes. They often contain typos, grammar, and type design mistakes, and sometimes even some of the content (usually only a few lines here and there) will be different from the finished book. ARC’s are created for bookstore buyers (the people who decide which books a store is going to sell), librarians, and professional reviewers—basically, all of the people responsible for getting finished books into the hands of consumers (that’s you). ARC’s are not for sale. The publisher prints a limited quantity and they are given to the people mentioned above in order to create buzz for the new book. Occasionally, and especially with books for which a publisher has high expectations, publishers will give away ARC’s directly to readers through their Web sites. ARC’s are sometimes called “bound galleys,” al
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