# Is "Creatures of Light and Darkness" by Roger Zelazny a First Edition?

> **Quick answer.** A first edition of Creatures of Light and Darkness by Roger Zelazny (Doubleday, 1969) is identified by: 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page, with the Doubleday printing code 'K30' at the foot of the last text leaf (page 187). US Doubleday hardcover first edition, first printing (1969).

**Checklist — a true first has these:**
- 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page, with the Doubleday printing code 'K30' at the foot of the last text leaf (page 187)
- Bound in black cloth lettered in gilt to the spine
- The first-issue dust jacket retains the printed price on the front flap
- Publisher imprint reads Doubleday
- Not a book-club edition (see below)

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Roger Zelazny |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Year | 1969 |
| True first | US edition |
| Format | Hardcover (trade) |
| Key point | 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page, with the Doubleday printing code 'K30' at the foot of the last text leaf (page 187) |
| Book-club edition exists? | Yes |

## Points of issue
'First Edition' stated on the copyright page, with the Doubleday printing code 'K30' at the foot of the last text leaf (page 187). Bound in black cloth lettered in gilt to the spine. The first-issue dust jacket retains the printed price on the front flap.

## Is this the true first?
US Doubleday hardcover first edition, first printing (1969).

## Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition: blind-stamped indentation to the rear board, no 'First Edition' statement, and no printed price on the jacket.

## Source
New Mexico Literacy Project — Is *Creatures of Light and Darkness* by Roger Zelazny a first edition? https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/first-edition/creatures-of-light-and-darkness
CC BY 4.0. Part of the Canonical First-Edition Points of Issue dataset (https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/api/first-edition-titles.json). Last reviewed 2026-07-04.