posted on July 21, 2001 08:31:38 PM
This book was first published by Signet (right) in 1970, the book on the left is published by Bantam, 1974. I need to know if the Bantam a first edition. I think the Signet is a first.
posted on July 21, 2001 08:58:54 PM
Obviously, since the Signet was published in 1970 it is the first. It will probably have a numbering line on the copyright page, with the lowest number being 1.
The Bantam is a first printing for that publisher, but if you are selling this book you should ensure the buyer knows it is not the first appearance of the book.
posted on July 21, 2001 09:42:55 PM
I checked out this book on ABE. Either edition seems to be very valuable because it is a scarce book by Michael Crichton. I don't see that it was ever published in hardback.
posted on July 21, 2001 10:41:43 PM
Thank you for replying. I kind of thought both were only published once, but was not sure. It's true neither were published in HC.
Michael Crichton published several books while in medical school & used the name John Lange because he didn't want it known that he was writing. he helped finance his education with the money & then never did practice medicine. I was totally suprized to learn that JL was MC. I read Drug of Choice 30 years ago & was intrigued by the story. Now that I know who wrote it, I know why.
I bought the Bantam copy for 3.30 & the Signet for 20.00.
