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The first edition of the "The Fast and the Furious", a street-racing thriller, helped launch a franchise that has grossed more than seven billion dollars worldwide, according to industry figures.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Tom Pidcock launched a late attack to win the Milano-Torino race on the 150th anniversary of the first edition of the world's oldest classic.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament with 48 teams and will be spread across three countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He publishes with a small press to little notice, yet word of mouth helps the book sell out its first edition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The first edition of 18,000 copies sold out in the first few months, exceeding expectations.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell