1999. Bantam Trade Paperback Edition. 294 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial paper cover. Contains black and white in-text illustrations. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed throughout. Occasional thumb-marking present. Slight cracking to front hinge. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has light edge wear with minimal scuffing to edges and creasing. Light rubbing to surfaces with slight curling to corners.