Notable points & cautions
- New imprint announced in October 2020, dedicated to BIPOC voices and social-justice, memoir, and narrative-nonfiction titles, led by Krishan Trotman; first titles published in January 2022.
- Part of Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group; follows standard Hachette/GCP number-line conventions.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Legacy Lit. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Legacy Lit book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing carries a 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1; the presence of the 1 confirms a first printing.
Does Legacy Lit use a number line?
First printing carries a 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1; the presence of the 1 confirms a first printing.
Is a book-club edition a Legacy Lit first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. New imprint announced in October 2020, dedicated to BIPOC voices and social-justice, memoir, and narrative-nonfiction titles, led by Krishan Trotman; first titles published in January 2022.
What era does this cover?
This covers Legacy Lit (founded/announced 2020; first titles 2022–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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