The points of issue
Pyramid Books paperback original, November 1975 (catalog number A3799), first printing stated. Collects sixteen suspense and horror stories including 'The Whimper of Whipped Dogs.' Dillon cover art.
Is this the true first?
US Pyramid paperback original is the true first edition; the Borderlands Press hardcover did not appear until 1991.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Not applicable; a mass-market paperback original has no book club edition. Later Pyramid printings are marked on the copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of No Doors, No Windows a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Pyramid Books paperback original, November 1975 (catalog number A3799), first printing stated. Collects sixteen suspense and horror stories including 'The Whimper of Whipped Dogs.' Dillon cover art.
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 Pyramid paperback original is the true first edition; the Borderlands Press hardcover did not appear until 1991.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Not applicable; a mass-market paperback original has no book club edition. Later Pyramid printings are marked on the copyright page.
I have a first edition of No Doors, No Windows — 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.