The fastest check: Copyright page states 'First published in [year] by Tinder Press', an imprint of Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK).
How to identify a first printing
- Copyright page states 'First published in [year] by Tinder Press', an imprint of Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK).
- Descending number line; first printing ends in '1' (Headline/Hachette house style).
- No reprint or later-impression note on a first.
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
- Launched in 2013 as Headline's literary-fiction imprint; follows Headline/Hachette number-line conventions.
- Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet (first published 31 March 2020) is the marquee Tinder Press title; its points are jacket and number-line specific.
- Being recent (2013 onward), there are no archaic conventions; the number line ending in 1 is the reliable tell.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Tinder Press. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Tinder Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Copyright page states 'First published in [year] by Tinder Press', an imprint of Headline Publishing Group (Hachette UK). Descending number line; first printing ends in '1' (Headline/Hachette house style).
Does Tinder Press use a number line?
Descending number line; first printing ends in '1' (Headline/Hachette house style).
Is a book-club edition a Tinder Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Launched in 2013 as Headline's literary-fiction imprint; follows Headline/Hachette number-line conventions.
What era does this cover?
This covers Tinder Press (2013–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.