How to Identify a Nazraeli Press First Edition

How to identify a first printing

• The colophon states the edition and, for the limited series, the numbered limitation; this is the primary identifier.
• One Picture Book series (#1–100, through 2016): each title limited to 500 numbered copies, with a tipped-in original photograph signed by the artist (signed on the verso) — so every copy is technically a limited first; verify the limitation number and the presence of the tipped-in signed print.
• One Picture Book Two (from 2016): same model — 500 numbered copies with a removable signed original print (~5x7 inches), sold in slipcased subscriber sets.
• Trade monographs: first printing stated on the colophon with year; reprints (rare) are stated, and absence of a reprint line plus original price/ISBN supports a first.

Notable points & cautions

• Founded by Chris Pichler in Munich in 1989; US-based since 1996. The defining collectible point for the One Picture Book series is the signed/numbered tipped-in original photographic print — a copy lacking the print, or with it removed, is incomplete and worth far less.
• Series numbering (#1–100) and the 'One Picture Book Two' relaunch matter: a #1–100 original is a different object from an OPB Two title of the same artist.
• 6x6 portfolio sets and other boxed products are limited editions; the box, all prints, and colophon must be present and the limitation verified.

Imprints

First editions also appear under: Nazraeli Press, One Picture Book series, One Picture Book Two series, Six by Six (6x6) portfolio sets, NZ Library, Nazraeli trade monographs. Each generally follows the house convention above.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my Nazraeli Press book is a first edition?

Check the copyright page. The colophon states the edition and, for the limited series, the numbered limitation; this is the primary identifier. One Picture Book series (#1–100, through 2016): each title limited to 500 numbered copies, with a tipped-in original photograph signed by the artist (signed on the verso) — so every copy is technically a limited first; verify the limitation number and the presence of the tipped-in signed print.

Does Nazraeli Press use a number line?

One Picture Book series (#1–100, through 2016): each title limited to 500 numbered copies, with a tipped-in original photograph signed by the artist (signed on the verso) — so every copy is technically a limited first; verify the limitation number and the presence of the tipped-in signed print.

Is a book-club edition a Nazraeli Press first edition?

No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded by Chris Pichler in Munich in 1989; US-based since 1996. The defining collectible point for the One Picture Book series is the signed/numbered tipped-in original photographic print — a copy lacking the print, or with it removed, is incomplete and worth far less.

What era does this cover?

This covers Nazraeli Press (1989–present (founded Munich 1989, US-based since 1996; One Picture Book from 2000)). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.