The points of issue
DAW paperback original, DAW SF Books No. 14, catalog code UQ1014, cover art by John Schoenherr; July 1972. Earlier magazine serialization as 'A. Lincoln, Simulacrum' in Amazing Stories (Nov 1969 and Jan 1970) precedes the book.
Is this the true first?
US DAW paperback original is the true first book edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition; this is a paperback original.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of We Can Build You a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: DAW paperback original, DAW SF Books No. 14, catalog code UQ1014, cover art by John Schoenherr; July 1972. Earlier magazine serialization as 'A. Lincoln, Simulacrum' in Amazing Stories (Nov 1969 and Jan 1970) precedes the book.
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 paperback original is the true first book edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition; this is a paperback original.
I have a first edition of We Can Build You — 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.