The points of issue
Auri novella, illustrated by Nate Taylor. US DAW hardcover published October 28, 2014; first printing with a complete number line running to 1.
Is this the true first?
US DAW is the true first; the UK Gollancz edition follows. A Subterranean Press signed limited edition also exists as a separate later state.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings drop the 1 from the number line.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Kingkiller novella) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Auri novella, illustrated by Nate Taylor. US DAW hardcover published October 28, 2014; first printing with a complete number line running to 1.
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 DAW is the true first; the UK Gollancz edition follows. A Subterranean Press signed limited edition also exists as a separate later state.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings drop the 1 from the number line.
I have a first edition of The Slow Regard of Silent Things (Kingkiller novella) — 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.