2008. First Edition Thus. 366 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial jacket over black cloth. Signed by author with dedication to title page. Pages remain bright and clear. Binding is firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends. Noticeable white mark to rear board. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edgewear, with small tears, chips and creases, heavier to spine ends.