How to identify a first printing
- First printing carries a number line whose lowest digit is 1; many titles also state "First Edition" with month and year on the copyright page, following Tor house style
Notable points & cautions
- Thriller, historical, and general-fiction sister imprint to Tor within Tor Publishing Group (the renamed Tom Doherty Associates), a Macmillan division
- Identification follows Tor conventions: confirm the number line against the edition statement rather than relying on either alone
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Forge. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Forge Books book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing carries a number line whose lowest digit is 1; many titles also state "First Edition" with month and year on the copyright page, following Tor house style
Does Forge Books use a number line?
First printing carries a number line whose lowest digit is 1; many titles also state "First Edition" with month and year on the copyright page, following Tor house style
Is a book-club edition a Forge Books first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Thriller, historical, and general-fiction sister imprint to Tor within Tor Publishing Group (the renamed Tom Doherty Associates), a Macmillan division
What era does this cover?
This covers Forge Books (1993-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.