Unable to edit ANYTHING in address book

have just tried to edit something in address book - something which has always worked well and now i cannot do anything. The lists are still there, but the edit button is grey and unuseable and the + button in the left column to add contact has gone...any ideas?????

how do i check that?
i have got info by clicking on icon in applications - seem to be able to read and write - but still not able to edit addresses? Had a look at preferences in library - doesnt seem to be any preferences for address book - is this normal or have they mysteriously disappeared?

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