Advance copy

/ɐdvˈans kˈɒpɪ/

/ɐdvˈæns kˈɑːpi/

Advance copy

a pre-publication copy of a book that is distributed to reviewers, booksellers, librarians, and other industry professionals for the purpose of generating buzz and promoting the book before its official release date

synonyms : advance reader's edition

Examples

1. So we have advance copies.

2. - Not until next month, but you get an advance copy.

3. Yeah, I won an advance copy of your book and I had it on my desk -

4. So I had the good fortune to have an advance copy of your book.