| Author | Ralph Ellison |
| First Published by | Random House, Inc., Random House Of Canada Limited* |
| Publisher | The First Edition Library |
| Printed by | Kingsport Press Inc. |
| Format | Hardback |
| Language | English |
| Location | Shelton, Conneticut |
| Copyright | 1947 |
| Copyright | 1948 |
| Copyright | 1952 |
| Copyright Renewed | 1975 |
| Copyright Renewed | 1976 |
| Copyright Renewed | 1980 |
| Pages / Font | 439 pages |
| Library of Congress Catalog Card Number | 52-5159 |