Nick Andrews <[email protected]> writes
Hello Ray,
I found an advance reading copy of Prince of the Blood at a used book
store,
Oh no you didn't you found and Uncorrected Proof :) Different term,
similar function, not the same thing.
For example there are two Uncorrected Proofs of tKB
and it raised a few questions. Are these the final edit before
publishing that are sent around around to generate interest in the
book?
Different publisher do different things, though in general it is to
generate interest, and get reviews, so they are ready on publication
date
If so, any idea how many copies are usually printed?
Numbers vary depends on publisher, title, author popularity, and
probably other factors.
Obviously, the numbers are likely very different for different genres
and markets.
In the UK the number of Proofs for Rays works is as far as I know....
divide by zero. <G> There have been a few items that have crept out
though over the years, but have different names, and come from different
sources.
If it's not the final edit before publishing, are there any changes r
significant differences form the published story in this particular
case? Not that I wouldn't mind reading ti again to compare...
Not often any changes, unless its a big one, due to time, typesetters
costs and other factors, like money :)
Ray will probably know of other factors and situations
For Ray we have seen :-
Proof's
Uncorrected Proofs
Advance Uncorrected Proofs
Galleys
--
John
The Official Raymond E Feist Website
http://www.crydee.com/
Books to read, and shelves to fill,
Ray's great books, just fit the bill.
