Butcher, Jim. Storm Front (Book One of the Dresden Files). New York: Roc, 2000. First printing (stated "First Printing, April 2000," full number line 10 through 1). Mass market paperback. Covers bright and glossy with sharp corners; mild reading crease to spine, no creasing to cover art; text block clean and square, page edges lightly toned. Signed and inscribed by Jim Butcher on the title page, "Cat — I hope you enjoy it!", dated 5-6-00.

This date places the inscription at one of, if not the absolute first, promotional signings Jim Butcher ever conducted at the very beginning of his career. A significant artifact representing the birth of The Dresden Files franchise.