2003. 404 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Author dedication signature to half title page. Pages are mostly clean overall, with mild tanning throughout. Faint brown marks to top text block edge. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have slight edge wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Labels stuck to rear panel.