The points of issue
First Second, February 2015, ISBN 978-1-59643-573-5 (the hardcover; ISBN-10 1-59643-573-9), about 496 pages. A first printing carries the full number line ending in 1. The hardcover is the primary collectible first.
Is this the true first?
An original graphic novel; the First Second hardcover is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Sculptor a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First Second, February 2015, ISBN 978-1-59643-573-5 (the hardcover; ISBN-10 1-59643-573-9), about 496 pages. A first printing carries the full number line ending in 1. The hardcover is the primary collectible first.
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. An original graphic novel; the First Second hardcover is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club edition.
I have a first edition of The Sculptor — 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.