The Road
by Jack London
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Macmillan, 1907
- Worth
- Not yet valued
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- 1st Macmillan1907 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Arco1967 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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On screen
- Emperor of the North Pole Film, 1973
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Who published the first edition of The Road?
The first edition of The Road by Jack London was published by Macmillan in 1907.
How many editions of The Road are there?
We track 2 editions of The Road, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Road been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including Emperor of the North Pole (film, 1973).
How can I tell if my copy of The Road 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.