The points of issue
Doubleday first hardcover, 1972. 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page together with Doubleday's letter-and-number printing code on the last text page; dust jacket priced. Anthology of forty-six original stories edited by Ellison, illustrated by Ed Emshwiller.
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday first hardcover is the true first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition omits the 'First Edition' statement and the jacket price and bears a blind-stamped dot on the rear board.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Again, Dangerous Visions a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Doubleday first hardcover, 1972. 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page together with Doubleday's letter-and-number printing code on the last text page; dust jacket priced. Anthology of forty-six original stories edited by Ellison, illustrated by Ed Emshwiller.
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. US Doubleday first hardcover is the true first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition omits the 'First Edition' statement and the jacket price and bears a blind-stamped dot on the rear board.
I have a first edition of Again, Dangerous Visions — 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.