The points of issue
Gollancz UK hardcover, published 2002. Copyright page states First published in Great Britain in 2002 by Gollancz, with the first-impression number line including 1. Priced dust jacket.
Is this the true first?
UK Gollancz hardcover (2002) is the true first; the US Ace edition followed in 2003.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Redemption Ark a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Gollancz UK hardcover, published 2002. Copyright page states First published in Great Britain in 2002 by Gollancz, with the first-impression number line including 1. Priced dust jacket.
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. UK Gollancz hardcover (2002) is the true first; the US Ace edition followed in 2003.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Redemption Ark — 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.