The points of issue
US Tor hardcover, October 2005; 'First edition' stated with a full number line ending in 1. Last volume Jordan completed before his death.
Is this the true first?
US Tor true first; UK Orbit follows.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
SFBC and later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Knife of Dreams (WoT 11) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Tor hardcover, October 2005; 'First edition' stated with a full number line ending in 1. Last volume Jordan completed before his death.
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 Tor true first; UK Orbit follows.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
SFBC and later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Knife of Dreams (WoT 11) — 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.