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
- Commercial fiction imprint with speculative elements within Hachette Book Group's Orbit division; launched April 2013 (debut title Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon)
- Follows Orbit/Hachette first-printing conventions
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Redhook. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Redhook book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing: complete number line counting down to 1, following the Hachette Book Group / Orbit house practice A 'First Edition' statement may appear on the copyright page but is not guaranteed; rely on the full number line
Does Redhook 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 Redhook first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Commercial fiction imprint with speculative elements within Hachette Book Group's Orbit division; launched April 2013 (debut title Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon)
What era does this cover?
This covers Redhook (2013–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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