How to identify a first printing
- Number line ending in 1 on the copyright page, generally with a "First Threshold Editions ... edition" or "First Edition" statement, per Simon & Schuster practice
Notable points & cautions
- Conservative-politics nonfiction imprint launched by Simon & Schuster in 2006 (Mary Matalin founding editor-in-chief, Louise Burke publisher)
- Follows Simon & Schuster first-edition conventions
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Threshold Editions. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Threshold Editions book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Number line ending in 1 on the copyright page, generally with a "First Threshold Editions ... edition" or "First Edition" statement, per Simon & Schuster practice
Does Threshold Editions use a number line?
Number line ending in 1 on the copyright page, generally with a "First Threshold Editions ... edition" or "First Edition" statement, per Simon & Schuster practice
Is a book-club edition a Threshold Editions first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Conservative-politics nonfiction imprint launched by Simon & Schuster in 2006 (Mary Matalin founding editor-in-chief, Louise Burke publisher)
What era does this cover?
This covers Threshold Editions (2006–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.