ARC has small bump at top of front cover, near spine. Top and bottom of spine are lightly chipped. Unread ARC with no spine creases; tight, square, firmly-attached spine and page block; sharp, un-bumped corners; and crisp, clean, un-marked pages. #paperback#arc#signed#autograph#autographed#signedcopy#firstedition#childhood#childhoodfriends#roadtrip