Spiral-bound hardcover. The pages are crisp, white and clean. No creases, writing or underlining. The front cover is sunned along the top edge, leaving a narrow band that is a light purple in color (barely noticeable) -- this is the reason I have given the book a rating of "very good" rather than "like-new". This book presents projects and stitch illustrations that educate and improve your stitching skills. It is one of the few books available that actually shows both the front and back side of each stitch. It doesn't just show diagrams; it gives clear explanations for the stitches and how they can be done properly. Additional Details ------------------------------ Subject code: