The points of issue
First Tor Books hardcover, April 26, 2022 (ISBN 9781250244048). First printing states 'First Edition' on the copyright page with a complete number line including 1, and carries the printed price on the dust jacket flap. The first hardcover casing is foil-stamped with custom endpapers illustrated by the author.
Is this the true first?
The US Tor Books 2022 hardcover is the true first. The UK Titan Books edition (2023) is later.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club edition is the standard concern; verify the 'First Edition' statement and number line ending in 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Nettle & Bone a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First Tor Books hardcover, April 26, 2022 (ISBN 9781250244048). First printing states 'First Edition' on the copyright page with a complete number line including 1, and carries the printed price on the dust jacket flap. The first hardcover casing is foil-stamped with custom endpapers illustrated by the author.
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. The US Tor Books 2022 hardcover is the true first. The UK Titan Books edition (2023) is later.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club edition is the standard concern; verify the 'First Edition' statement and number line ending in 1.
I have a first edition of Nettle & Bone — 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.