How to Identify a PS Publishing First Edition

How to identify a first printing

• States identified by a signed limitation sheet: typically a signed/numbered hardcover (e.g. /100, /200, /500) and a more exclusive signed/lettered (often 26, A–Z) traycased state, plus sometimes an unsigned trade
• First printing indicated by the limitation statement and absence of later printings; the slipcase/traycase and jacket variant distinguish states
• Confirm the run figure printed on the limitation/signature leaf

Notable points & cautions

• Founded 1999 by Peter Crowther (UK); prolific in novellas and signed limited SF/F/horror (Ramsey Campbell, Stephen Baxter, Gene Wolfe)
• Many titles exist only as small signed limiteds, making the signed/numbered the true first; lettered is the prestige state
• Drugstore Indian Press issues cheaper paperback reprints — NOT the collectible firsts

Imprints

First editions also appear under: PS Publishing, Drugstore Indian Press (mass-market reprint line), Stanza Press (poetry), Electric Dreamhouse (film), Absinthe Books. Each generally follows the house convention above.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my PS Publishing book is a first edition?

Check the copyright page. States identified by a signed limitation sheet: typically a signed/numbered hardcover (e.g. /100, /200, /500) and a more exclusive signed/lettered (often 26, A–Z) traycased state, plus sometimes an unsigned trade First printing indicated by the limitation statement and absence of later printings; the slipcase/traycase and jacket variant distinguish states

Does PS Publishing use a number line?

First printing indicated by the limitation statement and absence of later printings; the slipcase/traycase and jacket variant distinguish states

Is a book-club edition a PS Publishing first edition?

No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded 1999 by Peter Crowther (UK); prolific in novellas and signed limited SF/F/horror (Ramsey Campbell, Stephen Baxter, Gene Wolfe)

What era does this cover?

This covers PS Publishing (1999–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.