The points of issue
Story collection set in the Night's Dawn (Confederation) universe. Macmillan UK hardcover with First published 1998 by Macmillan on the copyright page and a number line ending in 1.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (1998) is the true first collection; the US Warner Aspect edition followed in 1999.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of A Second Chance at Eden a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Story collection set in the Night's Dawn (Confederation) universe. Macmillan UK hardcover with First published 1998 by Macmillan on the copyright page and a number line ending in 1.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. UK Macmillan hardcover (1998) is the true first collection; the US Warner Aspect edition followed in 1999.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of A Second Chance at Eden — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.