1999. First Edition Thus. 279 pages. Signed by the author. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Flatsigned by author to title page. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and sunning. Sticker to front cover.