The points of issue
US Putnam hardcover identified by a full descending number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. A Subterranean Press signed limited edition was also issued.
Is this the true first?
The US Putnam edition (October 2014) is the true first; the UK Viking edition follows. First volume of the Jackpot (Peripheral) sequence.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade hardcover, plus the Subterranean Press signed limited. No book-club issue of note.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Peripheral a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Putnam hardcover identified by a full descending number line ending in 1 on the copyright page. A Subterranean Press signed limited edition 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. The US Putnam edition (October 2014) is the true first; the UK Viking edition follows. First volume of the Jackpot (Peripheral) sequence.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade hardcover, plus the Subterranean Press signed limited. No book-club issue of note.
I have a first edition of The Peripheral — 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.