The points of issue
Gollancz UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line to 1.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder · Gollancz first-edition guide.
Is this the true first?
UK Gollancz hardcover (2010) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Terminal World a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Gollancz UK hardcover, priced jacket, 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. UK Gollancz hardcover (2010) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Terminal World — 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.