First edition, first printing. Published by Sceptre in London, 1997. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper, with a photograph by Eric Rank on the front panel, has no notable wear and has not been price clipped, showing the original �14.99 net price. The boards are free from wear and attractively bound in the publishers beige cloth. The text blocks are a touch spotted. The authors signature is present on the full title page in blue ink and without inscription. Overall, this is a near fine copy of a fine title. The winner of the U.S. National Book Award for Fiction. It tells the story of W. P.