2000. First Published in GB. 281 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Thumb-marking present. Light creasing to gutter. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Minor marks to boards. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Minor sunning to spine. Light rubbing to surfaces.