Writen by the author of famous classic Hedi. The dust jacket is in fair condition, there is chipping, and a large piece of the spine is missing. As well, there is rubbing along the edges, and water damage to the front covers paper edge. The inside of the book also has a small amount of water damage on the frist three pages. On pages 186 -187 there is damage to the spine, where you are able to see the binding. Otherwise, there is no other writing, highlighting, or tearing on the inside of the book.