The points of issue
Carroll & Graf trade paperback original, first printing per number line.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder.
Is this the true first?
US Carroll & Graf (2007) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Dark Reflections a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Carroll & Graf trade paperback original, first printing per number line.
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 Carroll & Graf (2007) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None.
I have a first edition of Dark Reflections — 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.