The fastest check: A "First Edition" statement (sometimes "First Saga Press edition") on the copyright page together with a descending number line ending in 1
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
Decode the printer's key: paste the number line into the number-line decoder, search any title in the First Edition Checker, or run a book through the identifier.
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.