The points of issue
Ace paperback original, catalog number 29350, with cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon. Ellison's first collection of television criticism, drawn from his Los Angeles Free Press column.
Is this the true first?
US Ace paperback original is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Glass Teat a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Ace paperback original, catalog number 29350, with cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon. Ellison's first collection of television criticism, drawn from his Los Angeles Free Press column.
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. US Ace paperback original is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition.
I have a first edition of The Glass Teat — 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.