The cover is taped. The cover shows signs of use, but the inner pages are in good condition. However, the last page has a stain that has been wiped. There are no tears or writing. A fun illustrated encyclopedia that personifies the chemical elements. - Title: Element Character Encyclopedia - Author: Takataka Wakabayashi - Illustrator: Miroku Ito - Price: 1,800 yen - Publisher: Nihon Tosho Center Thank you for looking.