The points of issue
Atheneum first edition with First Edition stated on the copyright page; Atheneum did not use a number line in this era. One of the scarcest Koontz hardcovers in any condition.
Is this the true first?
Atheneum US true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition is documented for this title; copies lacking the First Edition statement should be treated as later or reprint issues.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of After the Last Race a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Atheneum first edition with First Edition stated on the copyright page; Atheneum did not use a number line in this era. One of the scarcest Koontz hardcovers in any condition.
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. Atheneum US true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition is documented for this title; copies lacking the First Edition statement should be treated as later or reprint issues.
I have a first edition of After the Last Race — 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.