How to identify a first printing
- Trade first printings state 'First edition' on the copyright page, typically with a number line where the lowest digit present marks the printing; CZP is a trade house, so the number-line / stated-edition method is the primary tell.
- Imprint branding on the title page (ChiTeen for YA, ChiGraphic for comics/graphic work) identifies the line; otherwise the parent CZP copyright-page conventions apply.
Notable points & cautions
- Originated 1997 as the webzine 'Chiaroscuro' / ChiZine.com (Brett Savory, joined 1999 by Sandra Kasturi); the book-publishing line dates from 2008.
- The press effectively collapsed following the November 2019 controversy over nonpayment and workplace conduct; few if any new printings followed, so the original CZP printing is generally the first and only state.
- A trade publisher rather than a limited-edition house — expect stated-edition/number-line identification, not hand-numbered limitations.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: ChiTeen (YA), ChiGraphic. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my ChiZine Publications (CZP) book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Trade first printings state 'First edition' on the copyright page, typically with a number line where the lowest digit present marks the printing; CZP is a trade house, so the number-line / stated-edition method is the primary tell. Imprint branding on the title page (ChiTeen for YA, ChiGraphic for comics/graphic work) identifies the line; otherwise the parent CZP copyright-page conventions apply.
Does ChiZine Publications (CZP) use a number line?
Imprint branding on the title page (ChiTeen for YA, ChiGraphic for comics/graphic work) identifies the line; otherwise the parent CZP copyright-page conventions apply.
Is a book-club edition a ChiZine Publications (CZP) first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Originated 1997 as the webzine 'Chiaroscuro' / ChiZine.com (Brett Savory, joined 1999 by Sandra Kasturi); the book-publishing line dates from 2008.
What era does this cover?
This covers ChiZine Publications (CZP) (2008–c.2019). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.