It's in beautiful condition as it's hardly been used, but there may be some minor scratches from storage. I didn't see any writing, but there are many pages, so I might have missed something. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new item or are very particular about condition. I will pack it carefully and ship it. This is a comprehensive research book on thanatology, delving deeply from an academic perspective. - Title: The Field of Thanatology - Authors: Masahiko Ishimaru, Koji Yamazaki - Publisher: The Open University of Japan - Price: 2400 yen