The points of issue
Morrow hardcover with 'First Edition' stated and a full number line descending to 1. Full title is 'Some Remarks: Essays and Other Writing'; a collection of essays and short writings. First-issue binding is ivory quarter cloth over red boards.
Is this the true first?
The US Morrow hardcover (2012) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade only.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Some Remarks a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Morrow hardcover with 'First Edition' stated and a full number line descending to 1. Full title is 'Some Remarks: Essays and Other Writing'; a collection of essays and short writings. First-issue binding is ivory quarter cloth over red boards.
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 Morrow hardcover (2012) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade only.
I have a first edition of Some Remarks — 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.