How to identify a first printing
- 1984–c.1995: First printings identified by copyright-page data — a single copyright year, a matching title-page date, and no later-printing statement; some titles state 'First Edition'.
- c.1995–present: Number line standard on the copyright page ('10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'); the lowest digit present indicates the printing. Many titles also print an explicit 'First Edition' line above the number line.
Notable points & cautions
- Founded 1984 in Denver by Robert C. (Bob) Baron, a former Prime Computer executive; later based in Golden, Colorado.
- Independent publisher focused on conservation/stewardship, the American West, civics, Native American subjects, and nature writing.
- 'Speaker's Corner' is its civics/current-affairs series, launched around 2004.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Fulcrum Publishing, Speaker's Corner Books. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Fulcrum Publishing book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. 1984–c.1995: First printings identified by copyright-page data — a single copyright year, a matching title-page date, and no later-printing statement; some titles state 'First Edition'. c.1995–present: Number line standard on the copyright page ('10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'); the lowest digit present indicates the printing. Many titles also print an explicit 'First Edition' line above the number line.
Does Fulcrum Publishing use a number line?
c.1995–present: Number line standard on the copyright page ('10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'); the lowest digit present indicates the printing. Many titles also print an explicit 'First Edition' line above the number line.
Is a book-club edition a Fulcrum Publishing first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded 1984 in Denver by Robert C. (Bob) Baron, a former Prime Computer executive; later based in Golden, Colorado.
What era does this cover?
This covers Fulcrum Publishing (1984-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.