My hardbound copy is not so tatty, but not describable as mint either. I bought it from a vintage book dealer for $100--that guy in Portland, grey something or other, and will sell it for the same amount in Los Angeles. I am not typing from my home but as I recall it may have some paintings in there by C. Queener. I know it's got a red cover with a car in the photo in the center. It's in English.