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Small Gods, the thirteenth Discworld novel, was first published by Victor Gollancz in London in 1992 (Open Library gives 21 May 1992) as a hardback, ISBN 0575052228 / 9780575052222. It was issued in a dust jacket illustrated by Josh Kirby. Dealers specify first edition, first impression, so check the copyright page for the impression statement or printing line and reject copies marked as later impressions. Later Gollancz hardback reissues carry different ISBNs.
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Gollancz, London, in 1992, in hardback.
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.
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