Near fine/VGC plus.Michael Joseph,2001.First edition-13th printing.Large format purple hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small nick on the cover) in near fine condition, with Dj(small tear,a couple of creases,nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC plus.Illustrated with many full colour,b/w photographs.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.317pp including index.Price un-clipped.Heavy book(approx 1.4 Kg).