I have read these books and am now listing them for sale. All three books have their obi strips. There are no noticeable stains or damage, but please check the photos. These books have been stored by a private individual, so please understand this before purchasing. "How to Create a Story: 7 Lessons" Yumehisa Maruyama Price: ¥1,500 + tax "How to Structure a Story: 5 Templates" Yumehisa Maruyama Price: ¥1,500 + tax "How to Present a Story: 9 Recipes" Yumehisa Maruyama Price: ¥1,500 + tax