The points of issue
Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, First published 2001 by Macmillan statement with a number line ending in 1.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (2001) is the true first; the US Warner Aspect edition followed in March 2002.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Fallen Dragon a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, First published 2001 by Macmillan statement with a number line ending in 1.
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. UK Macmillan hardcover (2001) is the true first; the US Warner Aspect edition followed in March 2002.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Fallen Dragon — 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.