The points of issue
Simon & Schuster, New York, 1998 — the definitive New Hollywood history. First edition, first printing with the number line ending in 1 and the original priced dust jacket. A cornerstone collected film book.
Is this the true first?
The US Simon & Schuster first printing is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club edition of note. Confirm the number line ends in 1 and the jacket is priced.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Simon & Schuster, New York, 1998 — the definitive New Hollywood history. First edition, first printing with the number line ending in 1 and the original priced dust jacket. A cornerstone collected film book.
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. The US Simon & Schuster first printing is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club edition of note. Confirm the number line ends in 1 and the jacket is priced.
I have a first edition of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls — 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.