2009. First Edition. 359 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial Dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Flatsigned by authors to title page. Pages are bright and clear; light tanning to text block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has minor wearing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with light scuffing and edgewear overall.