fan service n.— «Fan service is anything in media that is there because the creators think it will please the fans, not because it advances plot, theme, character, or any other overall value of the work.» —“Re: What’s a Fan Service...
chayote n.— «On top of theconvenios, which function rather like long-term contracts with media bosses, there are thechayotes—one-time direct payments to reporters.» —“For Good Press, Slip ‘Em Pesos” by Chris Kraul Los...
convenio n.— «On top of theconvenios, which function rather like long-term contracts with media bosses, there are thechayotes—one-time direct payments to reporters. Although much less common than 25 years ago, when reporters received cash...
ARC n.— «N.Y. 1992 Delacorte 1st ARC VG/in wraps. From uncorrected proof of author’s first novel. Update of the “Frankenstein” story.» —“SF/Fantasy/Horror Catalogue 1 (A-K)” by foolsprogres@delphi...
ARC n.— «The advanced reading copy, or ARC in the publishing world, is a vital part of marketing of books.» —“Advanced book copies build buzz for sellers” by David Steinberg Albuquerque Journal (N.M.) May...
ARC n.— «Mary asks whether the bound galley is the same as the ARC. No, the ARC—the Advance Reader’s Copy—is still to come.» —“Bound galley question” by S.J. Rozan Progress Mar. 3, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued...