Publisher · founded 1973 · Edinburgh

Canongate

Publishing firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Editions tracked
75
First editions
40
Books
68
Years
1981 to 2024

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How to spot a Canongate first edition

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AuthorsMatt Haig (6)David Eagleman (3)Michel Faber (3)Niccolò Ammaniti (2)Karen Armstrong (2)Margaret Atwood (2)Alessandro Baricco (2)Charles Bukowski (2)Steven Hall (2)Miranda July (2)

SeriesCanongate Myth SeriesBengal TrilogyMassey Lectures

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Published by Canongate

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Frequently asked questions

How do I identify a Canongate first edition?

Check the title page and the copyright page: a Canongate first edition gives the first date of publication with no later impression or edition stated. Each book's page here lists its own points.

How many Canongate books does MyVolumes track?

We track 75 editions published by Canongate, 40 of them first editions, across 68 books.