Paperback with a thicker cover to appear as a hardcover. Very minor wear to the edges of the cover; only one visible, tiny tear on front cover closer to the bottom right of cover edge - almost non-noticeable. Cover page has a slight smudge. One or two pages within have been folded over, creasing is apparent even though pages have been straightened back out. Slight staining visible on outer pages on the bottom of the book; only visible when pages are closed. Overall still in excellent condition. Published in 2009. Metro Edition 2010. 685 pages.