Special Advance Reading Copy: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of late 20th-century crime fiction history, Alex Cross series lore, and pre-publication publishing ephemera: an official Special Advance Reading Copy of Along Came a Spider by best-selling author James Patterson.
A monumental bestseller that transformed modern thrillers, James Patterson published Along Came a Spider in 1993, introducing forensic psychologist and Washington D.C. police detective Alex Cross. Following the high-profile kidnapping of two prominent school children by calculated psychopath Gary Soneji, the suspense novel launched one of the most successful and longest-running crime franchises in publishing history. The novel was adapted into a hit 2001 feature film starring Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross.
Published for a scheduled February 1993 release by Little, Brown and Company, this advance reading copy represents the rare pre-publication state issued prior to general distribution. Bound in glossy black and silver cardstock wrappers, the front displays a bold orange promotional banner reading "THE FIRST NEW FICTION BESTSELLER OF 1993!". The rear cover preserves a second orange blurb banner alongside a detailed publisher promotional block outlining the planned $21.95 retail price, 320-page count, ISBN
0-316-69364-2, 150,000-copy first printing, and advertising plans in major national newspapers.Preserved in fine vintage condition with crisp wrappers, a tight uncreased spine, and a clean text block, this pre-release copy serves as an essential centerpiece for James Patterson completists, crime fiction archivists, and thriller manuscript displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1993 LITTLE, BROWN ADVANCE READING COPY: Pre-publication advance issue of James Patterson's debut Alex Cross novel Along Came a Spider.
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ORIGINAL PROMOTIONAL WRAPPERS: Bound in black and silver cardstock with bright orange promotional banners on front and back.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp spine titling, clean covers, and unread text block.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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UNSIGNED PRE-PUBLICATION COPY: Unsigned, as distributed for early book trade and reviewer distribution.
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PUBLISHER PROVENANCE: Authentic primary-source advance reading copy bearing Little, Brown and Company hallmarks and pre-release production data.
Special Advance Reading Copy: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of late 20th-century crime fiction history, Alex Cross series lore, and pre-publication publishing ephemera: an official Special Advance Reading Copy of Along Came a Spider by best-selling author James Patterson.
A monumental bestseller that transformed modern thrillers, James Patterson published Along Came a Spider in 1993, introducing forensic psychologist and Washington D.C. police detective Alex Cross. Following the high-profile kidnapping of two prominent school children by calculated psychopath Gary Soneji, the suspense novel launched one of the most successful and longest-running crime franchises in publishing history. The novel was adapted into a hit 2001 feature film starring Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross.
Published for a scheduled February 1993 release by Little, Brown and Company, this advance reading copy represents the rare pre-publication state issued prior to general distribution. Bound in glossy black and silver cardstock wrappers, the front displays a bold orange promotional banner reading "THE FIRST NEW FICTION BESTSELLER OF 1993!". The rear cover preserves a second orange blurb banner alongside a detailed publisher promotional block outlining the planned $21.95 retail price, 320-page count, ISBN
0-316-69364-2, 150,000-copy first printing, and advertising plans in major national newspapers.Preserved in fine vintage condition with crisp wrappers, a tight uncreased spine, and a clean text block, this pre-release copy serves as an essential centerpiece for James Patterson completists, crime fiction archivists, and thriller manuscript displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1993 LITTLE, BROWN ADVANCE READING COPY: Pre-publication advance issue of James Patterson's debut Alex Cross novel Along Came a Spider.
-
ORIGINAL PROMOTIONAL WRAPPERS: Bound in black and silver cardstock with bright orange promotional banners on front and back.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp spine titling, clean covers, and unread text block.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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UNSIGNED PRE-PUBLICATION COPY: Unsigned, as distributed for early book trade and reviewer distribution.
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PUBLISHER PROVENANCE: Authentic primary-source advance reading copy bearing Little, Brown and Company hallmarks and pre-release production data.
