This book is a great addition to any reader's collection. It was published in 1999 and is a hardcover edition of Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" book 1, titled "The Bad Beginning". The book is in English and is not personalized or signed. The book is perfect for juvenile readers interested in fiction genres with topics such as family, orphans and foster homes, and siblings. The intended audience is ages 4-12. The book is part of the Audiobooks and Books & Magazines category and is published by HarperCollins. Get your hands on this book and join the exciting journey of the three Baudelaire orphans!