The points of issue
Silver Salamander Press first edition, 1997, edited by John Pelan; issued in a signed limited hardcover and a signed trade paperback state. An early-written novel first published here after years unpublished.
Is this the true first?
The Silver Salamander Press edition of 1997 is the first publication; the signed limited hardcover is the collectible state. Later reissues from other presses are first-thus.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
N/A; small-press edition with no book club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Ladies' Night a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Silver Salamander Press first edition, 1997, edited by John Pelan; issued in a signed limited hardcover and a signed trade paperback state. An early-written novel first published here after years unpublished.
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 Silver Salamander Press edition of 1997 is the first publication; the signed limited hardcover is the collectible state. Later reissues from other presses are first-thus.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
N/A; small-press edition with no book club issue.
I have a first edition of Ladies' Night — 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.