How to identify a first printing
- 2011-present: a first printing is shown by a descending number line on the copyright page with 1 present; the copyright page also reads 'First published in <year> by And Other Stories'.
- Many titles are subscriber-supported. The publisher prints the names of the supporters of that specific book at the back of the first print run as a thank-you; a later reprint may drop that list, so its presence is a corroborating first-issue tell rather than a definitive one.
- For a translated work the English-language And Other Stories edition is the relevant first; the original-language first-publication date is recorded separately.
Notable points & cautions
- The subscriber model means early printings often carry supporters' names at the back, a useful corroborating tell.
- Published early English-language firsts of prize-winning translated authors such as Yuri Herrera.
- Because reprints may remove the subscriber list, check both the number line and the presence of that list.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: And Other Stories. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my And Other Stories book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. 2011-present: a first printing is shown by a descending number line on the copyright page with 1 present; the copyright page also reads 'First published in <year> by And Other Stories'. Many titles are subscriber-supported. The publisher prints the names of the supporters of that specific book at the back of the first print run as a thank-you; a later reprint may drop that list, so its presence is a corroborating first-issue tell rather than a definitive one.
Does And Other Stories use a number line?
Many titles are subscriber-supported. The publisher prints the names of the supporters of that specific book at the back of the first print run as a thank-you; a later reprint may drop that list, so its presence is a corroborating first-issue tell rather than a definitive one.
Is a book-club edition a And Other Stories first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. The subscriber model means early printings often carry supporters' names at the back, a useful corroborating tell.
What era does this cover?
This covers And Other Stories (2011-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.