The points of issue
William Morrow first edition (January 2022): number line ending in 1 with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page; first-issue jacket carries the printed price. Won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2023.
Is this the true first?
The US William Morrow (HarperCollins) edition of 2022 is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No meaningful book-club edition; signed copies from independent bookstores exist alongside the trade first.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Notes on an Execution a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: William Morrow first edition (January 2022): number line ending in 1 with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page; first-issue jacket carries the printed price. Won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2023.
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 William Morrow (HarperCollins) edition of 2022 is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No meaningful book-club edition; signed copies from independent bookstores exist alongside the trade first.
I have a first edition of Notes on an Execution — 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.