How to identify a first printing
- Number-line based: the first printing carries a line ending in 1, with the low digits dropping out on later printings.
- Titles often print a copyright year and, for revised reference works, an edition statement; treat a changed edition statement as a new edition rather than merely a new printing.
Notable points & cautions
- Gardening, horticulture and natural-history lifestyle publisher; founded in 1978 in Portland, Oregon.
- Became a Workman imprint in 2006 and is now part of Hachette Book Group via the 2021 Workman acquisition.
- Reference gardening titles are frequently revised, so separate a new edition from a new printing by reading the edition statement carefully.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Timber Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Number-line based: the first printing carries a line ending in 1, with the low digits dropping out on later printings. Titles often print a copyright year and, for revised reference works, an edition statement; treat a changed edition statement as a new edition rather than merely a new printing.
Does Timber Press use a number line?
Titles often print a copyright year and, for revised reference works, an edition statement; treat a changed edition statement as a new edition rather than merely a new printing.
Is a book-club edition a Timber Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Gardening, horticulture and natural-history lifestyle publisher; founded in 1978 in Portland, Oregon.
What era does this cover?
This covers Timber Press (1978-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.