The points of issue
Grant first edition, stated First Edition on the copyright page; one-volume trade hardcover plus a two-volume slipcased limited of 1,250 copies numbered and signed by King and artist Dave McKean. Illustrated by Dave McKean.
Is this the true first?
Grant true first; the signed/numbered slipcased set is the collectible signed first. Plume oversize trade paperback follows.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
N/A; later trade reprint.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Grant first edition, stated First Edition on the copyright page; one-volume trade hardcover plus a two-volume slipcased limited of 1,250 copies numbered and signed by King and artist Dave McKean. Illustrated by Dave McKean.
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. Grant true first; the signed/numbered slipcased set is the collectible signed first. Plume oversize trade paperback follows.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
N/A; later trade reprint.
I have a first edition of The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — 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.