The points of issue
Trident Press first hardcover, 1968, identified as first edition / first printing by dealers, with a priced dust jacket designed by Leo and Diane Dillon. Collection of twenty-two stories.
Is this the true first?
US Trident Press first hardcover is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No widely documented book club edition; rely on the publisher's first-printing identifiers rather than a blind-stamp test.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Love Ain't Nothing but Sex Misspelled a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Trident Press first hardcover, 1968, identified as first edition / first printing by dealers, with a priced dust jacket designed by Leo and Diane Dillon. Collection of twenty-two stories.
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 Trident Press first hardcover is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No widely documented book club edition; rely on the publisher's first-printing identifiers rather than a blind-stamp test.
I have a first edition of Love Ain't Nothing but Sex Misspelled — 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.