The points of issue
Random House US first edition, 2000; states First Edition with number line on the copyright page. Story collection of seven tales.
Is this the true first?
US Random House true first; the UK HarperCollins edition appeared in 2001.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
BCE markings.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Magic Terror a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Random House US first edition, 2000; states First Edition with number line on the copyright page. Story collection of seven tales.
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 Random House true first; the UK HarperCollins edition appeared in 2001.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
BCE markings.
I have a first edition of Magic Terror — 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.