Beast, cover of the Random House, 1991 edition (the Hutchinson 1991 cover is not yet photographed)Random House, 1991 cover

Cover of the Random House, 1991 edition of this book. The Hutchinson 1991 jacket has not been photographed yet.

Hardback

Beast (1991)

Publisher Hutchinson Year 1991 ISBN 9780091751999

Identification points are listed only where two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026.

Market value

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  • It is the first UK edition; the true first was published elsewhere.
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In short

Quick answer

Who published the Beast 1991 hardback?
Hutchinson, London, in 1991, in hardback.
Publisher's practice

How Hutchinson marked its first editions

  • Hutchinson did not mark its first editions in any way, as it told H. S. Boutell; a dealer's review of Boutell's survey ranks it among the least helpful publishers for collectors.

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Printings and states

First impression

1991

At a glance

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Questions collectors ask

Frequently asked questions

Who published the Beast 1991 hardback?

Hutchinson, London, in 1991, in hardback.

Sources

Where these facts come from

  • British National Bibliography, record GB9142375

Points of issue are listed only where at least two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 28 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.