The points of issue
Tordotcom (Tor Publishing) hardcover, first published July 2023, ISBN 9781250847386. As with standard Tor/Tordotcom practice, the first printing carries a 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1, and a priced dust jacket. Winner of the 2023 Nebula Award for Best Novel.
Is this the true first?
The US Tordotcom 2023 hardcover is the true first edition; the UK trade edition followed.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Recent title, no book-club edition. To confirm a first printing, verify the copyright page shows a number line ending in 1 with no later-printing statement.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Saint of Bright Doors a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Tordotcom (Tor Publishing) hardcover, first published July 2023, ISBN 9781250847386. As with standard Tor/Tordotcom practice, the first printing carries a 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1, and a priced dust jacket. Winner of the 2023 Nebula Award for Best 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 Tordotcom 2023 hardcover is the true first edition; the UK trade edition followed.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Recent title, no book-club edition. To confirm a first printing, verify the copyright page shows a number line ending in 1 with no later-printing statement.
I have a first edition of The Saint of Bright Doors — 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.