The Magic of Xanth

Overview:

  • Title: The Magic of Xanth
  • Author: Piers Anthony
  • Year: 1981
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $6.50
  • Pages: 660
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Omnibus
  • Title Reference: A Spell for Chameleon
  • Notes:
    • First edition thus (not stated). The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint implies an original publication by Doubleday book clubs.
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for February 1981.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "5574" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • Gutter code "L03" [Primary Verification 2] on page 659 indicates a printing in January 1981. Later printings have the gutter code "L15" (April 1981) [PV1], "L26" (June 1981), "M04" (January 1982), and "N13" (March 1983).
    • "Jacket Painting by Tony Fiyalko" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • "Published by arrangement with Del Rey/Ballantine Books" stated on the copyright page.