2004. First Edition. 343 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth boards and white card spine. Signed by the author with dedication to front endpaper: 'Hi Catherine (signature) NYC 30.12.04'. Pages remain bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Notable water and droplet staining to front board. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Mild smudges and dents to rear boar. Mild tanning to spine and board edges. Mild crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with creasing. Light rubbing and marking all over.