How to identify a first printing
- Hardcover first printings follow the standard HarperCollins convention: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1.
- Mass-market paperbacks may instead carry a "First [imprint] printing" line plus a number line ending in 1; the lowest digit present indicates the printing.
- U.S. Harper Voyager is distinct from HarperCollins UK Voyager — verify the edition's country of publication before identifying the first.
Notable points & cautions
- Science-fiction & fantasy imprint within HarperCollins; the U.S. imprint launched in 2011 as a rebrand of Eos (which succeeded HarperPrism), unifying with the UK/Australia Voyager brand.
- U.S. and UK Voyager are separate publishing operations, so the same title can have distinct U.S. and UK firsts.
- Voyager Impulse was the imprint's digital-first line.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Harper Voyager, Voyager Impulse (digital). Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Harper Voyager book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Hardcover first printings follow the standard HarperCollins convention: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page together with a complete descending number line ending in 1. Mass-market paperbacks may instead carry a "First [imprint] printing" line plus a number line ending in 1; the lowest digit present indicates the printing.
Does Harper Voyager use a number line?
Mass-market paperbacks may instead carry a "First [imprint] printing" line plus a number line ending in 1; the lowest digit present indicates the printing.
Is a book-club edition a Harper Voyager first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Science-fiction & fantasy imprint within HarperCollins; the U.S. imprint launched in 2011 as a rebrand of Eos (which succeeded HarperPrism), unifying with the UK/Australia Voyager brand.
What era does this cover?
This covers Harper Voyager (US imprint 2011–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.