The points of issue
Donald M. Grant first edition, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson. Grant issued an artist edition of 3,500 copies signed by Wrightson and a numbered edition of 1,350 copies signed by King and Wrightson; the trade hardcover, published by Grant in association with Scribner, shows the complete number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
Is this the true first?
The Grant limited issues appeared about two weeks before the trade editions of November 4, 2003, making Grant the true first; the signed and numbered Grant edition is the collectible signed first. The trade hardcover carries a joint Grant and Scribner imprint rather than being a later separate Scribner edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Not applicable to the Grant limited issues; trade copies must show the complete number line, and book club or later printings lack it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Donald M. Grant first edition, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson. Grant issued an artist edition of 3,500 copies signed by Wrightson and a numbered edition of 1,350 copies signed by King and Wrightson; the trade hardcover, published by Grant in association with Scribner, shows the complete number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
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 Grant limited issues appeared about two weeks before the trade editions of November 4, 2003, making Grant the true first; the signed and numbered Grant edition is the collectible signed first. The trade hardcover carries a joint Grant and Scribner imprint rather than being a later separate Scrib
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Not applicable to the Grant limited issues; trade copies must show the complete number line, and book club or later printings lack it.
I have a first edition of The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla — 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.