Glossary
Literature and Publishing Industry Terms.
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ARC
Advanced Reader Copy - an early version of the book made available to influential instiutions and persons such as media outlets and critics, for possible reviews and interviews.
E-book
A digital version of a book that is formatted for display and reading on a computer screen or e-reader.
E-reader
A device used to display or read e-books such as the Kindle or the Nook.
Imprint
The trade name under which a publishing company publishes work. A company may have several different imprints which it uses to market different brands. Eg. HarperCollins is the publishing company and their imprints include:
AvonBooks which publishes romance of all genres
Harlequin Enterpriees which specialises in women's fiction and romance
Haper which publishes fiction and non-fiction in all genres
William Morrow - Premier fiction and non-fiction in all genres
Additional Resources:
What is an Imprint? (ingramspark.com)
What is an Imprint? A Division of a Larger Publisher (reedsy.com)