The points of issue
Random House first edition with 'First Edition' stated and a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page; Random House colophon. Pulitzer Prize finalist for fiction; among Link's most collected later collections.
Is this the true first?
The US Random House hardcover (2015) is the true first. The UK Canongate edition is a separate first-thus.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book-club editions are typically lighter and omit the number line and the flap price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Get in Trouble a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Random House first edition with 'First Edition' stated and a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page; Random House colophon. Pulitzer Prize finalist for fiction; among Link's most collected later collections.
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 Random House hardcover (2015) is the true first. The UK Canongate edition is a separate first-thus.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book-club editions are typically lighter and omit the number line and the flap price.
I have a first edition of Get in Trouble — 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.