The Commitments
by Roddy Doyle
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- King Farouk, 1987
- Worth
- Not yet valued
- Series
- The Barrytown Trilogy
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On screen
- The Commitments Film, 1991
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Who published the first edition of The Commitments?
The first edition of The Commitments by Roddy Doyle was published in Dublin by King Farouk in 1987.
How many editions of The Commitments are there?
We track 2 editions of The Commitments, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Commitments been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The Commitments (film, 1991).
How can I tell if my copy of The Commitments 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.