diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index ed8f9c6..81434a9 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@
 # NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
 # SOFTWARE,  EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
-__version__ = "1.5.2a8"
+__version__ = "1.5.2a9"