The points of issue
Belmont paperback original, catalog number B75-1091, with cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon. Collection of twelve stories with a foreword by Norman Spinrad.
Is this the true first?
US Belmont paperback original is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Over the Edge a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Belmont paperback original, catalog number B75-1091, with cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon. Collection of twelve stories with a foreword by Norman Spinrad.
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 Belmont paperback original is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition.
I have a first edition of Over the Edge — 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.