The points of issue
Subterranean Press first edition, 2010; issued in a signed limited edition (including the bonus essay Matthew Corbett's World) and a trade hardcover. Matthew Corbett #3.
Is this the true first?
Subterranean Press true first; the signed limited is the collectible issue.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
N/A.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Mister Slaughter a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Subterranean Press first edition, 2010; issued in a signed limited edition (including the bonus essay Matthew Corbett's World) and a trade hardcover. Matthew Corbett #3.
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. Subterranean Press true first; the signed limited is the collectible issue.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
N/A.
I have a first edition of Mister Slaughter — 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.