1997. First Edition. 284 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red and white paper covered boards. Flat signed by author to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Paper worn away to top edge of spine. Dent to rear board. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Wear marks overall.