2000. First Published. 224 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper; signed note also included. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing to edges. Some minor scuffing overall.