2009. First Edition. 383 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrative black paper cover. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor dog-eared corners. Thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has mild edge wear with visible rubbing and creasing. Small marks overall. Reading creases to spine. Book has a slightly rolled spine. Stickers to rear cover.