How to identify a first printing
- First printing: 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page together with a number line that includes 1
- Lowest digit present in the number row = the printing; 1 indicates first edition, first printing
Notable points & cautions
- Formerly Hyperion Books for Children; the children's list rebranded as Disney-Hyperion in 2008
- Rick Riordan Presents launched in 2018 (first title Aru Shah and the End of Time, 2018) and follows the same 'First Edition' + number-line rule
- Caution on Disney novelty and licensed movie tie-in titles: number lines can be absent or unreliable on mass-market tie-ins, so trust the stated 'First Edition' plus number line only on trade titles
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Miramax/Hyperion, 2005) firsts carry title-specific jacket and number-line points
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Disney-Hyperion, Hyperion Books for Children (legacy), Disney Press, Freeform Books (former YA), Rick Riordan Presents, Disney Books, Marvel Press (children's), Disney Lucasfilm Press. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Disney-Hyperion / Disney Publishing Worldwide (children's) book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing: 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page together with a number line that includes 1 Lowest digit present in the number row = the printing; 1 indicates first edition, first printing
Does Disney-Hyperion / Disney Publishing Worldwide (children's) use a number line?
Lowest digit present in the number row = the printing; 1 indicates first edition, first printing
Is a book-club edition a Disney-Hyperion / Disney Publishing Worldwide (children's) first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Formerly Hyperion Books for Children; the children's list rebranded as Disney-Hyperion in 2008
What era does this cover?
This covers Disney-Hyperion / Disney Publishing Worldwide (children's) (1991–present (Hyperion children's); Disney-Hyperion brand from 2008). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.