2009. First Edition. 396 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by author to half title page 'with compliments'. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings; some slight scuffing to text block edges. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with very mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing and rolling to edges. Some minor creasing and scuffing overall. Very small surface tear to rear flap.