How to identify a first printing
- A "First Edition" statement (sometimes "First Saga Press edition") on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1
Notable points & cautions
- Science-fiction, fantasy, and horror imprint within Simon & Schuster (publishing since 2015)
- Follows Simon & Schuster's modern first-edition conventions: a printed edition statement plus a number line whose lowest digit indicates the printing
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Saga Press. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Saga Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. A "First Edition" statement (sometimes "First Saga Press edition") on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1
Does Saga Press use a number line?
A "First Edition" statement (sometimes "First Saga Press edition") on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1
Is a book-club edition a Saga Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Science-fiction, fantasy, and horror imprint within Simon & Schuster (publishing since 2015)
What era does this cover?
This covers Saga Press (2015–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
Saga Press titles with documented first-edition points
Each link opens that title’s specific points of issue — the exact marks that separate a true first printing from a later one.
- My Heart Is a Chainsaw (Stephen Graham Jones, 2021)
- The Only Good Indians (Stephen Graham Jones, 2020)
- The Reformatory (Tananarive Due, 2023)