The points of issue
Black Ice Books/FC2 hardcover, first printing per copyright page; a small first printing of roughly five hundred copies. Written in 1969 and long unpublished. The first trade paperback followed from Black Ice in 1996.
Is this the true first?
US Black Ice/FC2 hardcover (1995) is the true first publication; the 1996 trade paperback is a reissue.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None documented.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Hogg a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Black Ice Books/FC2 hardcover, first printing per copyright page; a small first printing of roughly five hundred copies. Written in 1969 and long unpublished. The first trade paperback followed from Black Ice in 1996.
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 Black Ice/FC2 hardcover (1995) is the true first publication; the 1996 trade paperback is a reissue.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None documented.
I have a first edition of Hogg — 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.