Methinks Disney had more than a little input.

What about translations? What about bootlegged copies from the 18th century? What about languages that have no direct concept of "editon?" The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLAuhas been wrestling with this for a while. Their solution -- of sorts: Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records (FRBR). http://www.ifla.org/en/publications/functional-requirements-for-bibliographic-records Pretty dense and not consistently adopted.

Right! Have we learned nothing from "Trading Places?"

Congratulations adventurer! Your quest is at an end for you have reached the home of NetHack.

And if the state of Texas collects tax on this award?

The State of Texas has no income tax.