The BFG
by Roald Dahl
1982 British children's book written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Jonathan Cape, 1982
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Who published the first edition of The BFG?
The first edition of The BFG by Roald Dahl was published in London by Jonathan Cape in 1982.
How many editions of The BFG are there?
We track 1 edition of The BFG, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
How can I tell if my copy of The BFG is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.