The points of issue
Warner US first edition; the copyright page states First Printing: November 1993 above a full number line 10 through 1. Collection of five novellas.
Is this the true first?
US Warner true first; the UK Headline edition, also 1993, is catalogued as the first British edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the printing statement, number line, and jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Lovedeath a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Warner US first edition; the copyright page states First Printing: November 1993 above a full number line 10 through 1. Collection of five novellas.
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 Warner true first; the UK Headline edition, also 1993, is catalogued as the first British edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the printing statement, number line, and jacket price.
I have a first edition of Lovedeath — 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.