First Edition. X pp. Hardcover: NER FINE. Dust Wrapper: FINE. Text block has a litle inconsequetional "waving". SIGNED by the author. 

Well-written collection of stories, by the Booker Prize-winning author of 'Midnight's Children' and 'The Satanic Verses'. Abandoned by his wife, professional storyteller Shah of Blah suffers further insult when he loses his gift for gab, and his courageous son sets out to restore his former talents. Rushdie in his best form; brilliant.