The points of issue
Morrow hardcover, 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a full number line ending in 1. Co-authored with Nicole Galland.
Is this the true first?
US Morrow hardcover (June 2017) is the true first; the UK Borough Press edition followed shortly after.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade only.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Morrow hardcover, 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a full number line ending in 1. Co-authored with Nicole Galland.
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 Morrow hardcover (June 2017) is the true first; the UK Borough Press edition followed shortly after.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade only.
I have a first edition of The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. — 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.