A first edition, first printing of The Heart of The Heart of the Matter by Joan Bakewell, published by BBC Books in 1996. A near fine book signed and inscribed by the author in black ink to the title page, some toning to the top edge and spotting to the fore-edge of the text block, spotting to the front and rear paste-downs and free end papers. In a near fine price clipped wrapper with light bumping to the spine tips and with light internal spotting.