The points of issue
Macmillan UK hardcover (published 8 October 1999), priced jacket, number line to 1. Night's Dawn vol. 3.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (8 October 1999) is the true first; it precedes the US Warner hardcover (22 October 1999), Hamilton's first US hardcover publication.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Naked God a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Macmillan UK hardcover (published 8 October 1999), priced jacket, number line to 1. Night's Dawn vol. 3.
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 (8 October 1999) is the true first; it precedes the US Warner hardcover (22 October 1999), Hamilton's first US hardcover publication.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of The Naked God — 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.