How to identify a first printing
- True first printings follow the standard HarperCollins convention: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1.
- On later printings the lowest digit rises above 1 and the "First Edition" statement is typically removed.
Notable points & cautions
- Pop-culture / nonfiction imprint within HarperCollins, launched in 2009 as It Books and renamed Dey Street Books with its first list in fall 2014.
- Harper Pop is a newer licensed / pop-culture imprint launched in winter 2025; Dey Street's publisher Carrie Thornton is among those overseeing it.
- Known for celebrity memoirs and irreverent pop-culture nonfiction.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Dey Street, Harper Pop (related, 2025). Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Dey Street Books book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. True first printings follow the standard HarperCollins convention: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1. On later printings the lowest digit rises above 1 and the "First Edition" statement is typically removed.
Does Dey Street Books use a number line?
On later printings the lowest digit rises above 1 and the "First Edition" statement is typically removed.
Is a book-club edition a Dey Street Books first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Pop-culture / nonfiction imprint within HarperCollins, launched in 2009 as It Books and renamed Dey Street Books with its first list in fall 2014.
What era does this cover?
This covers Dey Street Books (2014–present (as It Books 2009–2014)). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.