2005. First edition thus. 275 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Signed with dedication from the author on first page. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and corner creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Heavy crease down front cover.