Gardens of the Moon: BOOK 1 of the Tales of the Malazan Book of the Fallen -by Steven Erikson ( Volume One ) (includes a Glossary for Titles & Groups; Peoples (human & non-human); Ascendants; The World of Sorcery; Place Names; Darujhistan & Environs )

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Tor, 2004, 1st US edition, First Printing, 2004. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks new, a wee bit of very light rubbing, --- jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, ---this is the true US 1st edition from 2004 and NOT the later ANNIVERSARY Edition --- series is compared favourably to The Game of Thrones by George R R Martin, ---"The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand ."---, ---this edition includes a Dramatis Personae as well as one full page and one double page black and white map, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Stephen Youll Cover Art. 6.25w x 9.5h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.