The points of issue
Novella. Tachyon US trade paperback original, first printing; published June 2015 with no prior hardcover edition.
Is this the true first?
US Tachyon trade paperback original (June 2015) is the true first; there was no earlier UK print edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Slow Bullets a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Novella. Tachyon US trade paperback original, first printing; published June 2015 with no prior hardcover edition.
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 Tachyon trade paperback original (June 2015) is the true first; there was no earlier UK print edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Slow Bullets — 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.