Limited Edition Books
Limited Edition
Books
A limited edition book is one where the number of copies in the print run has been strictly defined prior to its issue, and that number is substantially less than a standard print run, and then no further print runs are issued after the first printing has sold out.
Limited editions can also be stand alone releases such as a novella or short story where the limited edition is the only time the author plans to release that work for purchase. Alternately a limited edition may be published in conjunction with a standard print run with the limited edition containing additional features such as better quality paper, extra illustrations, author signatures, different cover art, a slip case, or some other type of extra that is not normally included in a book from that author or publisher.
Things to consider with limited editions
Just because a book is a limited edition does not always mean it is rare, collectible or valuable
Number of copies
Pay attention to the number of copies printed as supply can still outstrip demand with limitations. A numbered edition is a limited edition where the total number of copies in the print run is notated on the book. This is usually written as the current number over the total number in the printing; for example: “This book is copy number 54/2000”
Book condition
Owners of limited editions are far less likely to allow damage or thumbing of their books meaning a larger percentage will be in fine condition even after long periods of time.
Special features
A publisher may release something called a deluxe edition which contains additional features (extra illustrations, extra stories, etc) but this does not necessarily mean it’s limited or collectible. Use due diligence to check if a deluxe edition is not simply a fluffed up hardback with a higher price.
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