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arc
What does arc mean?
An early copy of a book — physical or digital (eARC) — sent out by publishers before release so reviewers, booksellers and bookfluencers can hype it. Scoring one is a flex; the unspoken deal is you post about it.
"Got the ARC of the new Emily Henry, I'm not okay, review going up Sunday."
Origin
Publishing industry term, decades old. Took on new currency when BookTok and bookstagram turned influencer ARC drops into a whole economy.
Frequently asked questions
What does ARC mean in publishing?
It stands for Advance Reader Copy — a pre-release version of a book sent out to reviewers.
How do you use ARC in a sentence?
"I got an ARC of her new novel months before it hit the shelves."
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