VGC.Jonathan Cape,1996.First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, two small nicks and dents on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with b/w photos,drawings.Nice and clean pages with small ink marks on the outer edges, small creases on the edges of the pages, previous owner's sticker inside the front cover. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.705pp including List of illustrations,notes and references,bibliography,index.price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book (approx 1.3 Kg).