The points of issue
First printing states First Edition on the copyright page, with the standard Doubleday letter or numeral code on the final text page, and a priced dust jacket. Landmark original anthology of 33 stories, edited by Ellison, with illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday first hardcover is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition lacks the First Edition statement, is typically blind-stamped on the rear board, and has no price on the jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Dangerous Visions a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing states First Edition on the copyright page, with the standard Doubleday letter or numeral code on the final text page, and a priced dust jacket. Landmark original anthology of 33 stories, edited by Ellison, with illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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 Doubleday first hardcover is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition lacks the First Edition statement, is typically blind-stamped on the rear board, and has no price on the jacket.
I have a first edition of Dangerous Visions — 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.