2008. First Edition. 343 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated paper covers. Signed by the author with dedication to half title page. Noticeable dog-earring and tanning to pages with some minor water stains to upper page edges- text unaffected. More prominent to text block edges.Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with mild creasing and scuffing overall. Spine has minor rolling and creasing.