The points of issue
Doubleday, 2003. The first edition states 'First Edition' on the copyright page with the full number line ending in 1, and carries the original priced dust jacket. The author's debut and a defining commercial high spot.
Is this the true first?
The US Doubleday first is the true first; it precedes the UK edition. Author's debut, propelled by the film adaptation.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Watch for book-club editions: typically no price on the jacket, a blind-stamp on the rear board, and lighter boards. The true first retains the stated 'First Edition' and the number line ending in 1 on a priced jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Devil Wears Prada a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Doubleday, 2003. The first edition states 'First Edition' on the copyright page with the full number line ending in 1, and carries the original priced dust jacket. The author's debut and a defining commercial high spot.
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 US Doubleday first is the true first; it precedes the UK edition. Author's debut, propelled by the film adaptation.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Watch for book-club editions: typically no price on the jacket, a blind-stamp on the rear board, and lighter boards. The true first retains the stated 'First Edition' and the number line ending in 1 on a priced jacket.
I have a first edition of The Devil Wears Prada — 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.