The book is a first edition and in very good condition, with THE EXCEPTION OF two scratches (one on the front and one on the front of the dust jacket). This hardcover copy of China Mieville's Perdido Street Station and The Scar is a must-have for fans of science fiction and fantasy. The novel takes place in the city of New Crobuzon, and follows the story of a scientist who must navigate a corrupt city filled with strange and dangerous creatures.