The points of issue
US Hyperion first edition, 2001, with the 'First Edition' statement and a number line ending in 1. Won the 2002 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
Is this the true first?
The US Hyperion 2001 edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
A number line not ending in 1 indicates a later printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Silent Joe a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Hyperion first edition, 2001, with the 'First Edition' statement and a number line ending in 1. Won the 2002 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
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 Hyperion 2001 edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
A number line not ending in 1 indicates a later printing.
I have a first edition of Silent Joe — 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.