The points of issue
Phantasia Press first hardcover, issued in a signed/numbered limited binding and an unsigned trade hardcover; foreword by Stephen King. Collection of stories and essays.
Is this the true first?
US Phantasia Press first hardcover is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition; small-press first edition only.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Stalking the Nightmare a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Phantasia Press first hardcover, issued in a signed/numbered limited binding and an unsigned trade hardcover; foreword by Stephen King. Collection of stories and essays.
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 Phantasia Press first hardcover is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition; small-press first edition only.
I have a first edition of Stalking the Nightmare — 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.