How to Identify a powerHouse Books First Edition

How to identify a first printing

• Copyright page: 'First edition, [year]' is commonly stated on powerHouse titles; a true first shows that line with no later printing note.
• Many titles also carry a descending number line — where present, the lowest digit indicates the printing.
• Reprints and new editions are stated; the absence of a reprint line together with the original ISBN supports a first.
• Special or signed editions carry a limitation statement and note any accompanying print.

Notable points & cautions

• Founded 1995 by Daniel Power (joined by Craig Cohen in 1996); an art and photography house known for image-driven titles in street, popular, and fashion culture.
• POW! is the children's-book imprint, launched in 2013, and sits outside the art-photo collectible line.
• powerHouse Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn, is the associated bookstore and event space, not a separate publishing imprint; a distribution credit for another publisher inside a book does not make it a powerHouse publication.

Imprints

First editions also appear under: powerHouse Books, powerHouse Cultural Entertainment, Inc., POW! (powerHouse children's imprint, launched 2013). Each generally follows the house convention above.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my powerHouse Books book is a first edition?

Check the copyright page. Copyright page: 'First edition, [year]' is commonly stated on powerHouse titles; a true first shows that line with no later printing note. Many titles also carry a descending number line — where present, the lowest digit indicates the printing.

Does powerHouse Books use a number line?

Many titles also carry a descending number line — where present, the lowest digit indicates the printing.

Is a book-club edition a powerHouse Books first edition?

No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded 1995 by Daniel Power (joined by Craig Cohen in 1996); an art and photography house known for image-driven titles in street, popular, and fashion culture.

What era does this cover?

This covers powerHouse Books (1995–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.