How to identify a first printing
- Copyright page carries a number line on modern titles ('10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'); lowest number present = printing, '1' = first printing.
- First printings otherwise show only the copyright line; later printings/editions are noted.
- Revised editions are explicitly dated and numbered.
Notable points & cautions
- Strong critical-theory and translation list (Deleuze, Theory and History of Literature series); many translations are reprinted — check the number line.
- Standard academic convention; number line is the most reliable modern signal.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Univocal, Posthumanities series, Quadrant. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my University of Minnesota Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Copyright page carries a number line on modern titles ('10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'); lowest number present = printing, '1' = first printing. First printings otherwise show only the copyright line; later printings/editions are noted.
Does University of Minnesota Press use a number line?
First printings otherwise show only the copyright line; later printings/editions are noted.
Is a book-club edition a University of Minnesota Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Strong critical-theory and translation list (Deleuze, Theory and History of Literature series); many translations are reprinted — check the number line.
What era does this cover?
This covers University of Minnesota Press (1925–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.