The points of issue
Story collection, Thunder's Mouth Press trade paperback original, first printing indicated on the copyright page. ISBN 1-56025-841-1, published February 2006.
Is this the true first?
US Thunder's Mouth Press trade paperback original.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Visionary in Residence a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Story collection, Thunder's Mouth Press trade paperback original, first printing indicated on the copyright page. ISBN 1-56025-841-1, published February 2006.
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 Thunder's Mouth Press trade paperback original.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None.
I have a first edition of Visionary in Residence — 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.