The points of issue
YA science fiction. US Delacorte hardcover published November 6, 2018; number line to 1.
Is this the true first?
US Delacorte and UK Gollancz editions were published simultaneously on November 6, 2018; the US Delacorte first printing is customarily collected as the first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Skyward (Skyward 1) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: YA science fiction. US Delacorte hardcover published November 6, 2018; number line to 1.
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 Delacorte and UK Gollancz editions were published simultaneously on November 6, 2018; the US Delacorte first printing is customarily collected as the first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Skyward (Skyward 1) — 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.