Brand New trade (larger-sized) softcover (ARC) with the same full color cover art as the standard trade paperback. No marks, creases, highlighting, or underlining. In stock. Ships same or next day from Northern California.

An advance reader copy (ARC), also known as an uncorrected proof, is a pre-published, almost-complete version of a new book that is circulated to people who read it before print, such as professional reviewers and book bloggers.

These advance copies allow them to read the book before its publication date so their reviews can coincide with the book's debut.

They have the same cover art as the published book unless noted otherwise. Also, they often are more collectible. May say "not for sale" but that only applies to the person who obtained the book directly from the publisher, not you or me.