The points of issue
First printing of this collection of humorous essays, published in the UK by Faber & Faber (London, 10 March 1932), bound in green cloth lettered in gilt to the spine. No contemporary US edition; the first US appearance is a much later Overlook Press reissue.
Is this the true first?
UK Faber & Faber is the true first (10 March 1932); no contemporary US edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Louder and Funnier a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing of this collection of humorous essays, published in the UK by Faber & Faber (London, 10 March 1932), bound in green cloth lettered in gilt to the spine. No contemporary US edition; the first US appearance is a much later Overlook Press reissue.
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. UK Faber & Faber is the true first (10 March 1932); no contemporary US edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Louder and Funnier — 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.