No writing. There is some soiling on the inside cover. Other than that, it's almost like new. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. A modern Japanese textbook perfect for building a solid foundation. - Title: Understanding High School Modern Japanese Step by Step. - Publisher: Gakken - Price: 1430 yen - Theme: The definitive guide for building a solid foundation - Content: Easy-to-understand language and illustrations Thank you for looking.