It's a paperback book. I'm very sorry, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could read my profile first. m(__)m I bought it new and read it once. Of course, I read it with a paperback cover on, so I don't think there are many scratches or stains. However, when I was storing it, there's a slight crease on the upper right corner of the back cover (；´_ゝ`), so I've priced it a little cheaper than the others. Please note that returns are not accepted. m(__)m As you'll understand if you read my profile, I do not offer any discounts, so comments of that nature are not necessary. I will block or ignore them, so I'm sorry, but please refrain from commenting if you don't agree. m(_ _)m The cover is a bit spooky, but Mr. Aruji Kuroki's writing is easy to read and engaging, so it's interesting. It's scary though (￣▽￣;) Because it's a bit thick, I'll send it by regular mail (non-standard size), so there's no tracking. Delivery by mail now takes an extra 1-2 days. Thank you for your understanding. Ghosts, ghost stories.