The points of issue
First U.S. edition published 2001 by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0618131655). Per Houghton Mifflin's standard convention of this era, the first printing carries a copyright-page number line descending to 1; the dust jacket carries the original price. Dealers describe first/first copies consistent with this.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 2001 Houghton Mifflin U.S. edition. Verified against AbeBooks first/first listings.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue is a recognized first-edition pitfall for this title.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Coming Soon!!!: A Narrative a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First U.S. edition published 2001 by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0618131655). Per Houghton Mifflin's standard convention of this era, the first printing carries a copyright-page number line descending to 1; the dust jacket carries the original price. Dealers describe first/first copies consistent with this.
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 2001 Houghton Mifflin U.S. edition. Verified against AbeBooks first/first listings.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue is a recognized first-edition pitfall for this title.
I have a first edition of Coming Soon!!!: A Narrative — 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.