2001. First Published. 256 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has soft crushing to ends. Book has a very slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing to edges. Some minor scuffing overall.