This is a set of 5 cookbooks from the Tsuji Cooking School. Includes: Basic Techniques and Tips Confectionery Chinese Cuisine Japanese Cuisine Western Cuisine There are no writings or markings. However, the Western Cuisine book has water damage and is wrinkled throughout. The Japanese Cuisine book also has some wrinkles due to water damage. In addition, these are items that have been stored at home for a long time, so there is some discoloration and other age-related deterioration, as well as scratches and dirt from storage. Please only purchase if you understand that these are used books and you are not concerned about minor imperfections.