The points of issue
First W. W. Norton hardcover (January 2017) with full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page and a price present on the dust jacket flap. A sequel/riff on Twain's Huckleberry Finn.
Is this the true first?
True first edition is the 2017 W.W. Norton hardcover.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No notable book-club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Huck Out West a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First W. W. Norton hardcover (January 2017) with full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page and a price present on the dust jacket flap. A sequel/riff on Twain's Huckleberry Finn.
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. True first edition is the 2017 W.W. Norton hardcover.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No notable book-club edition.
I have a first edition of Huck Out West — 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.