Boston: Little Brown, (2012.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - "In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume." The beginning of another priceless series from one of the funniest writers around. Illustrated in black and blue by Seth. SIGNED on the dedication page (as is usual, the book is date stamped and box checked "official representative" with Handler's signature) and accompanied by a special preview excerpt in stapled wrappers and SIGNED on the half title page by David Handler (allegedly L Snicket), and very uncommon thus. 258 pp. ISBN: 9780316123082.