Near fine condition. Paragon Books, 2002. First Paragon edition-first impression. Large format paperback (two small nicks and scratch on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition, Illustrated with many b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new, previous owner's inscription written on the edges of the half-title page, a couple of small ink marks on the edges of the pages. 384pp including Bibliography. Heavy book (approx. 1.5 Kg).