The points of issue
First printing has the full number line BVG 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. Odd Thomas #3.
Is this the true first?
Bantam US trade hardcover (November 2006) is the true first; the Charnel House signed limited edition followed in 2008.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions were issued concurrently; they lack the number line and jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Brother Odd a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing has the full number line BVG 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. Odd Thomas #3.
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. Bantam US trade hardcover (November 2006) is the true first; the Charnel House signed limited edition followed in 2008.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions were issued concurrently; they lack the number line and jacket price.
I have a first edition of Brother Odd — 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.