I purchased this here, put a homemade cover on it, and my family and I read it twice. I don't think there's any unpleasant smell, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. "Kainu ni Hara o Kamareru" (Bitten in the Stomach by a Pet Dog) Princess Akiko / Yoriko Hoshi Price: ¥1350 #PrincessAkiko #YorikoHoshi #Book #JapaneseLiterature/Essays