VGC plus.Chatto and Windus,2001.First UK edition-first printing(2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(creases,small nicks and scratches on the Dj cover),both in VGC plus.Nice and clean pages with light shelf wear on the outer edges,two small nicks,creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.471pp.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.