More ways to confirm a first printing
- A 'First Edition' statement may appear on the copyright page but is not guaranteed; rely on the full number line
Notable points & cautions
- Politics and current-affairs nonfiction imprint, a full member of the Basic Books Group within Hachette Book Group
- Entered Hachette via the April 2016 Perseus acquisition; pre-2016 titles are Perseus imprints
- Follows the Hachette number-line convention
Imprints
First editions also appear under: PublicAffairs. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my PublicAffairs book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing: complete number line counting down to 1, following the Hachette Book Group house practice A 'First Edition' statement may appear on the copyright page but is not guaranteed; rely on the full number line
Does PublicAffairs use a number line?
A 'First Edition' statement may appear on the copyright page but is not guaranteed; rely on the full number line
Is a book-club edition a PublicAffairs first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Politics and current-affairs nonfiction imprint, a full member of the Basic Books Group within Hachette Book Group
What era does this cover?
This covers PublicAffairs (1997–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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