Proofs, Galleys and Advance Reading Copies. There are versions of the story before the book is released. They may contain errors, only part of the story, or even a slightly different story. They are often very rare with only small numbers being produced, intended for in house use, reviewers , and some of the larger accounts , to gain interest in what is to come. They can be highly desirable to collectors, not only due to their small production numbers, but also the fact that many are defaced or destroyed by their recipients.
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Title Magician
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
The original Magician proof, sometimes refered to by Raymond E. Feist as the 'Brown Bomber' . Produced by Doubleday for the original printing of the 1982 Hardcover of Magician, it is over a 1000 pages long. This proof is basically a photocopy, bound. It shows several edits in the authors own hand. It is also known that a copy of this proof was in the possession of Philip Jose Farmer, though for what purpose, is unknown. The exact number produced is unknown, but is believed to be very limited. |
 Country US
Title Magician
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
The second proof produced by Doubleday, this time for the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Title Silverthorn
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof, this the first, shows a publishing date of April 4th 1985
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Title Silverthorn
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof, this the second, shows a publishing date of June 7th 1985. This indicates that the release date was pushed back.
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 Country US
Title Faerie Tale
Publisher Doubleday
Format ARC
Copies of this proof were distributed at the First World Fantasy Convention in Nashville, TN, on HALLOWEEN, 1987
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 Country US
Title Magician
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
The third proof produced by Doubleday, this time for the 1992 10th anniversary edition,which was releasedincorporating about 10000 extra words |
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 Country US
Title The Kings Buccaneer
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof,
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 Country US
Title The Kings Buccaneer
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof,
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 Country US
Title Mistress of the Empire
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof,
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Country US
Title Mistress of the Empire
Publisher Doubleday
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof,
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 Country US
Title Shards of a Broken Crown
Publisher Avon
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof, this has a blue cover and is more prevalent than the other. The blue colour of this cover is the same as that finally used on the First Edition.
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 Country US
Title Shards of a Broken Crown
Publisher Avon
Format Uncorrected Proof
There are two variants of this proof, this has a Purple cover and is more less prevalent than the other. It is not sure of the reason for the colour, and may be purely down to incorrect ink settings on the printing press, or the press running out of a colour towards teh end of the print run.
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 Country US
Title King of Foxes
Publisher
Format Uncorrected Proof |
Country US
Title Honored Enemy
Publisher HarperCollins
Format Uncorrected Proof |
 Country US
Title Murder In LaMut
Publisher
Format Uncorrected Proof |
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