The points of issue
First North Point Press printing, 1983; ISBN 0-86547-095-2. Issued in cloth (with dust jacket) and, per North Point practice, in wraps. Later reprinted by Dalkey Archive Press.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 1983 North Point Press edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Blue Pastoral a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First North Point Press printing, 1983; ISBN 0-86547-095-2. Issued in cloth (with dust jacket) and, per North Point practice, in wraps. Later reprinted by Dalkey Archive Press.
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. True first is the 1983 North Point Press edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Blue Pastoral — 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.