Notes
Per Library of Congress catalog record of first edition {{LCCN|89-91277}}, Subject headings include "Fantasy fiction, American--Stories, plots, etc."
- Stated First Avon Books Trade Printing: November 1989.
- First printing by number line "RRD 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1".
- "PIERS ANTHONY'S VISUAL GUIDE TO XANTH is an original publication of Avon Books. This work has never before appeared in book form." on copyright page.
- Copyright © 1989 by Bill Fawcett & Associates, Inc.
- "Cover illustration by Darrell K. Sweet" on copyright page.
- "Illustrated by Todd Cameron Hamilton and James Clouse" on title page.
- Canadian price $11.95