2004. First Edition Thus. 294 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Pink paper boards with white lettering to spine. Signed by the author to title page. Includes authentication certificate that is signed also. Binding remains firm. Hinges are cracked. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Price sticker to front, back and spine head. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean.