The stains and tears are as shown in the photos. It's not falling apart, but it's a book my child loved and read often. The areas where they drew with colored pencils have been erased, so they're faded. I'm offering it for sale in the hopes that someone can still use it. Instant purchase is welcome! "Darmasan" is a popular picture book by Hiroshi Kagakui, featuring characters loved by children. - Title: Darmasan - Author: Hiroshi Kagakui - ISBN: 9784893094315 - Publisher: Bronze Publishing - Series: Darmasan Series - Size: Hardcover Thank you for looking.