There is a whole string of events that take place before a new release hardcover book graces bookstore shelves. After the book has been edited and its pages proofed by the author, the book file is sent to the printing press where thousands of the book roll off of a line. A certain amount of books go to the publisher's warehouse and the rest go to book distributors and online booksellers around the country.

In the case of Terry's new book, copies of The Gypsy Morph will arrive in bookstore receiving rooms a day or two before the August 26th release date—and even sometimes the book is placed on the shelves a bit early.

Today when I checked my mail, my hardcover copy of The Gypsy Morph had arrived. Below is a picture of it alongside my other copies of the Genesis of Shannara series.


The arrival of this book means some independent booksellers who are on Del Rey's mailing list will receive hardcover copies of their own. It does not mean bookstores will have the book—not yet, anyway—but it does mean you may start seeing these copies online in places. Just an FYI.

Labels: Genesis of Shannara, The Gypsy Morph