2006. First Edition. 277 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over purple and blue paper covered boards. Flat signed by author to title page. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Tear to paper to top edge of rear board. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Sticker to rear panel. Light wear marks overall.