The points of issue
First printing of the WWII Russia-front guerrilla-warfare novel, subtitled 'A Novel of Guerrilla Warfare in Russia'; octavo, blue cloth spine with black lettering.
Is this the true first?
US first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
A Book League of America book club edition was also issued in 1942 and must be distinguished from the Duell, Sloan and Pearce trade first.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of All Night Long a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing of the WWII Russia-front guerrilla-warfare novel, subtitled 'A Novel of Guerrilla Warfare in Russia'; octavo, blue cloth spine with black lettering.
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 first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
A Book League of America book club edition was also issued in 1942 and must be distinguished from the Duell, Sloan and Pearce trade first.
I have a first edition of All Night Long — 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.