How to identify a first printing
- Mass-market and trade printings: a 'First Edition: [month year]' statement on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1 indicates the first printing.
Notable points & cautions
- Romance and commercial women's fiction imprint within Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group; follows standard Hachette/GCP number-line conventions.
- Forever Yours is its digital-first/short-form romance line. Many titles are paperback or e-book originals, so the printing line is the primary tell.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Forever, Forever Yours. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Forever book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Mass-market and trade printings: a 'First Edition: [month year]' statement on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1 indicates the first printing.
Does Forever use a number line?
Mass-market and trade printings: a 'First Edition: [month year]' statement on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1 indicates the first printing.
Is a book-club edition a Forever first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Romance and commercial women's fiction imprint within Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group; follows standard Hachette/GCP number-line conventions.
What era does this cover?
This covers Forever (2009–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.