The points of issue
Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line ending in 1; navy boards with silver spine lettering and a Jim Burns jacket. Void Trilogy vol. 1. A signed, numbered limited edition of 1000 copies was also issued.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (2007) is the true first; the US Del Rey edition followed.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Dreaming Void a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line ending in 1; navy boards with silver spine lettering and a Jim Burns jacket. Void Trilogy vol. 1. A signed, numbered limited edition of 1000 copies was also issued.
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 Macmillan hardcover (2007) is the true first; the US Del Rey edition followed.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of The Dreaming Void — 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.