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Topic: WTB: 'Light of Earth,' 'Apollo Pilot' ARCs
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FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-09-2022 05:01 PM
  
It's always nice to have ARC (Advance Review Copies) of my own books - you'll know them as those paperback copies of forthcoming books, sometimes with different cover art, that a publisher sends out ahead of the "real" book to get reviews. University of Nebraska Press however neglected to give me copies of "The Light of Earth" (co-authored with Al Worden) and the book I edited, Donn Eisele's "Apollo Pilot." Does anyone have copies of each I could purchase? Thank you, Francis French |
DavidH
Member Posts: 1258
From: Huntsville, AL, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted 01-11-2022 04:48 PM
Do they still do that? I have one from Homesteading Space, but I've never seen one from BTR?If anybody has a BTR ARC, add me to the WTB! ------------------
Homesteading Space | Bold They Rise | davidhitt.net |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-11-2022 05:00 PM
Yes, for the last book the publisher promised me one, but then forgot and they were all gone by the time I reminded them, they told me. Not a big deal, but it would be lovely to own one... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 47771
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-11-2022 05:32 PM
I collect ARCs and if I had received either, I would happily gift them to you, Francis (and that goes for you too, David). Unfortunately, what used to be a steady flow of ARCs prior to the pandemic, slowed down to a trickle and then ceased completely. Keep an eye on ABEBooks' listings; I've had pretty good luck finding ARCs through their network of used book sellers. (I checked and neither book currently has any ARCs listed, but still worth a periodic check.) |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-11-2022 05:55 PM
Thanks Robert - both for that kind offer (especially as I recall you collecting them) and for that advice. I did have a look at ABE, but some of the sellers list things so generically (might be ex-library, might be might be to the point where it's clear they just copy and paste condition descriptions) it is hard to tell what is out there. I appreciate you keeping an eye out for David and me. 
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 47771
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-11-2022 06:29 PM
Most of the ABEBooks' sellers I have dealt with listed the books as ARCs or galley proofs, but every so often I was able to find one by noticing a book only available in hardcover was listed for sale as a softcover. As most (if not all) ARCs are softcover, it was enough to send an inquiry to verify if was a mistake or an advance reading copy. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-12-2022 08:50 AM
Thanks so much for this helpful advice, Robert... please let me know if you spot anything! |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1785
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 01-12-2022 10:18 AM
Frances and David, World of Books in the UK lists softcovers of both the books. If they are softcover, and you would need to confirm, then they should be the ARCs since they have not been released in softcover. They are listed on ABE. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-12-2022 11:03 AM
Thank you so much! I found the copy of "Apollo Pilot" you are referencing, but not "The Light of Earth" - so assume you must be referencing David's book when you say "both"? Thanks. |
DavidH
Member Posts: 1258
From: Huntsville, AL, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted 01-12-2022 02:22 PM
Bold They Rise just switched over to paperback this fall. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-12-2022 02:56 PM
When I asked, I got just this: Our offices and storage facilities are in different locations throughout the country so we are unable to provide additional details about individual items or guarantee particular editions for items, as in some instances publishers/producers assign the same ISBN//EAN to different editions. Oh well!  |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-30-2022 08:07 PM
I took a chance and ordered what they described as a softcover. And I just received - a hardcover. So now I am initiating a refund process. Ugh. Oh well! If anyone comes across any actual copies, please let me know. |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3403
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-31-2022 08:38 PM
Francis, I vaguely recall being told that ARCs in softback format of "A Long Voyage..." would be made available to certain media outlets some time before publication, but I don't believe I was ever offered one. I did receive a digital review copy, and I know that digital copies were also sent out for review to some publishers and organizations. In other words, I never expected an ARC and was therefore not disappointed! I wonder if this was a consequence of the pandemic? |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-31-2022 08:41 PM
They are generally never offered to the writer, pre pandemic or now, because they are for reviewers. But I was hoping to get one anyway, so I asked...
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Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3403
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-01-2022 01:08 PM
I am learning at the feet of the master! |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3264
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-01-2022 01:16 PM
If I was a master, I'd have them!  |
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