The points of issue
Reagan Arthur Books / Little, Brown US first edition, published July 2011; stated First Edition with a complete number line ending in 1.
Is this the true first?
US Reagan Arthur / Little, Brown trade first is the true first; a Subterranean Press signed limited edition (2011) also exists and is treated by dealers as a first thus.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the number line and jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Flashback a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Reagan Arthur Books / Little, Brown US first edition, published July 2011; stated First Edition with a complete 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. US Reagan Arthur / Little, Brown trade first is the true first; a Subterranean Press signed limited edition (2011) also exists and is treated by dealers as a first thus.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the number line and jacket price.
I have a first edition of Flashback — 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.