I purchased this book, read it once, and then stored it in my room. While there are no noticeable scratches or stains, there is some minor wear and tear from being stored in my room (slight scuffing and creasing on the edges, as seen in the photos). Please be aware of this before purchasing. Details are as follows: --- A complete guide to Japanese sake, covering 379 brands. - Title: Japanese Sake Complete Bible - Publisher: Natsume-sha - Price: 1500 yen (excluding tax) - Contents: 379 sake brands listed - Language: Japanese Thank you for looking.