Where Are the Children?

US Simon and Schuster (New York, 1975) is the true first, and the census claim is confirmed — this is the originating edition of Clark's breakout suspense debut by her American publisher. The first UK edition is Talmy Franklin (London, 1975; ISBN 0-900-73539-2), also 223 pages, priced in sterling at the front flap; it is separately collected as the first British edition but does not precede the Simon and Schuster issue. Later Simon & Schuster, Pocket, and Fontana printings are reprints or first-thus, not firsts.