The points of issue
First Dalkey Archive Press printing, Elmwood Park, Illinois, 1989. Third and concluding volume of the 'Pack of Lies' trilogy. Issued in wraps.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 1989 Dalkey Archive Press edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Misterioso a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First Dalkey Archive Press printing, Elmwood Park, Illinois, 1989. Third and concluding volume of the 'Pack of Lies' trilogy. Issued in wraps.
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. True first is the 1989 Dalkey Archive Press edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Misterioso — 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.