2008. First Edition. 224 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth and gilt lettering. Flat singed by author on front free end paper. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and spine is presentable with minimal crushing and tanning. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has light edge-wear with closed tears and creasing.