The points of issue
Knopf borzoi imprint. True first carries 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a number line ending in 1, and a dust jacket bearing the printed retail price on the front flap. Gunty's debut novel.
Is this the true first?
The US Knopf hardcover of 2022 is the true first; the novel won the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No separate book-club edition is established for the first printing; confirm the stated 'First Edition' line together with a complete number line ending in 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Rabbit Hutch a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Knopf borzoi imprint. True first carries 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a number line ending in 1, and a dust jacket bearing the printed retail price on the front flap. Gunty's debut novel.
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 Knopf hardcover of 2022 is the true first; the novel won the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No separate book-club edition is established for the first printing; confirm the stated 'First Edition' line together with a complete number line ending in 1.
I have a first edition of The Rabbit Hutch — 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.