I don't think there are any writings or tears. It's almost unused. Please refer to the photos. Since it's a used item, please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. Shipping will be waterproof and anonymous. We will ship within 1-2 days after the order. "How to Cultivate the "Thinking Reed" Learned from Aoashi: What is the "Intelligence" That is Strong in a Chaotic Environment" Shinya Nakayama Price: ¥1400 #ShinyaNakayama #Shinya_Nakayama #Book #Society/SocialWelfare