Softcover Book that has a tight spine and a couple of pages that have yellow highlighting. Overall a pretty clean book, but the last few pages have a stain on them that may be from a coffee spill...does not affect the wording on any of the pages however, it is just a small margin of stain. LOTS of wear left in this fine, educational, informative book if you are planning a food and beverage operation, or know of someone who is. Satisfaction guaranteed. Thank you for considering Whispering Pines for your purchase. EXPEDITED SHIPPING AVAILABLE.