2009. First Edition. 486 pages. Signed by the author. Black pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering.Flat signed by Author. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning throughout. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners.