Preface or Proem may refer to:

Preface, an introduction to a book or other literary work written by the work's author. Preface (liturgy), portion of the Eucharistic Prayer that immediately precedes the Canon or central portion of the Eucharist

Literature Preface (collection opening, Volume II), first volume of Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol, written in 1832 Prefaces, a book by Søren Kierkegaard published under the pseudonym Nicolaus Notabene

Music Preface (band), a French musical band (1985-1988) Preface, an album by Jessica Harp The Preface, an album by Elzhi Proem (EP), an EP by King 810