Scarce 1998 Patricia Cornwell "Point of Origin" Advance Uncorrected Proof
This listing is for a rare, original Advance Uncorrected Proof of the high-stakes Kay Scarpetta thriller Point of Origin by #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell. Released for review and promotional purposes prior to the book’s official July 1998 publication, this volume offers a unique "state" of the novel before its final mass-market production.
Key Features:
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UNCORRECTED ADVANCE PROOF: This is an official "Not For Sale" limited distribution copy intended for reviewers, editors, and booksellers. It contains the pre-publication text of the novel, explicitly noting that the author may have made changes to the prose before the book went to press.
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SCARCE COLLECTOR'S STATE: Advanced proofs are produced in significantly smaller quantities than standard first editions. Because they were never intended for public sale, they remain highly sought after by completionist collectors of Cornwell's Scarpetta series.
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DETAILED PUBLICATION DATA: The back cover features internal marketing and distribution plans from G. P. Putnam’s Sons, including a massive $750,000 advertising budget, TV spots on CNN and Law & Order, and an initial projected first printing of 1,000,000 copies.
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DISTINCTIVE PROOF COVER: The volume features an early cover design with bold gold and white typography, clearly identified on the front as an "Uncorrected Proof for Limited Distribution". The back cover includes a striking photograph of Patricia Cornwell.
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COLLECTOR'S CONDITION: This proof is in excellent condition, showing sharp corners and clean edges.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images shown are of the specific, unique physical copy you will receive. As an uncorrected proof, the interior text may contain minor typographical errors or variations from the final trade edition published in July 1998.
Secure a Piece of the Publishing Process Today!
This unique artifact provides a fascinating look into the commercial launch of one of Patricia Cornwell's most explosive medical examiner mysteries. Ready for immediate display, this scarce advance reader's copy is a premier cornerstone for any serious library of modern forensic thrillers and suspense fiction.
