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Publisher · founded 1927 · New York City

Random House

American general-interest trade book publisher.

Editions tracked
789
First editions
537
Books
780
Years
1900 to 2024

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How to spot a Random House first edition

We have not yet written the guide to Random House's first-edition conventions. Until we do, check each book's own page: we list its points where we know them. Know how Random House marked its firsts? Tell us.

AuthorsMary Pope Osborne (32)Dr. Seuss (31)Barbara Park (19)James A. Michener (15)Stan Berenstain (13)Robert Arthur Jr. (11)Maya Angelou (9)Carl Sagan (9)William Faulkner (8)Salman Rushdie (8)

SeriesThe City of EmberAlex DelawareBourneHarry Hole seriesLucy BartonNew Series AdventuresSwann's WayThe Godfather

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How do I identify a Random House first edition?

Check the title page and the copyright page: a Random House 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 Random House books does MyVolumes track?

We track 789 editions published by Random House, 537 of them first editions, across 780 books.