2001. First Published. 299 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Pictorial paper cover. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Thumb-marking present. Water staining to pages throughout. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Some curling to corners. Light marks overall.