The points of issue
Ace Books paperback original, catalog number G-637, written with co-author Ray Nelson, cover art by Jack Gaughan. One of only two novels Dick co-authored.
Is this the true first?
The US Ace paperback original is the true first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition. Issued as a paperback original.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Ganymede Takeover a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Ace Books paperback original, catalog number G-637, written with co-author Ray Nelson, cover art by Jack Gaughan. One of only two novels Dick co-authored.
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 Ace paperback original is the true first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition. Issued as a paperback original.
I have a first edition of The Ganymede Takeover — 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.