How to identify a first printing
- For the PRH-era titles, first printing carries a full number line descending to 1, typically with a "First Edition" statement, following Random House practice
Notable points & cautions
- Founded by Celina Spiegel and Julie Grau in late 2005, launched within Random House's Doubleday division and later moved to Random House proper; shuttered by Penguin Random House in January 2019
- Relaunched by the same founders as an INDEPENDENT publisher (announced late 2020, first title in 2021) - so current titles are NOT a Big Five imprint
- The ownership/era split is the load-bearing caveat: only the original PRH-era titles follow Random House first-edition conventions
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Spiegel & Grau. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Spiegel & Grau book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. For the PRH-era titles, first printing carries a full number line descending to 1, typically with a "First Edition" statement, following Random House practice
Does Spiegel & Grau use a number line?
For the PRH-era titles, first printing carries a full number line descending to 1, typically with a "First Edition" statement, following Random House practice
Is a book-club edition a Spiegel & Grau first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded by Celina Spiegel and Julie Grau in late 2005, launched within Random House's Doubleday division and later moved to Random House proper; shuttered by Penguin Random House in January 2019
What era does this cover?
This covers Spiegel & Grau (2005-2019 (within Random House / PRH), 2021- (independent)). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.