The points of issue
Story collection. Ziesing issued a trade hardcover alongside a signed limited edition of 375 numbered copies in slipcase, signed by Sterling.
Is this the true first?
The US Ziesing hardcover is the true first (1992); the signed limited of 375 numbered copies is the deluxe state. A Bantam trade paperback followed.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition; Ziesing issued a single printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Globalhead a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Story collection. Ziesing issued a trade hardcover alongside a signed limited edition of 375 numbered copies in slipcase, signed by Sterling.
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 Ziesing hardcover is the true first (1992); the signed limited of 375 numbered copies is the deluxe state. A Bantam trade paperback followed.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition; Ziesing issued a single printing.
I have a first edition of Globalhead — 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.