2009. First Edition. 245 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dustjacket over purple cloth. Illustrated by Geoff Taylor. Flatsigned by author to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing.