The points of issue
UK Bantam Press hardcover 2011; number line to 1. Series finale.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder · Bantam Press first-edition guide.
Is this the true first?
UK Bantam Press true first (February 2011); US Tor followed March 2011.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Crippled God (Malazan 10) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK Bantam Press hardcover 2011; number line to 1. Series finale.
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 Bantam Press true first (February 2011); US Tor followed March 2011.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of The Crippled God (Malazan 10) — 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.