1999. First Published in Great Britain. 319 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Black and white photographic plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has subtle sunning with very soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing to edges. Some minor tanning and scuffing overall.