If you do nothing else...READ the content page then decide. With 100s of photos and illustrations that walk you through every step of the way... This is a comprehensive book that will meet the needs of the beginning photographer and sustain the advanced student and professional photographer. A glance at the table of contents will reveal that this is an ambitious book that includes extensive technical information on black white photography to special processes and techniques, and cameras lenses. Just read the contents page and see for yourself. The book measures 7 1/4" x 9" x 3/" and has 248 pages. The pages are in good condition. No handwriting or torn pages. The cover does show some wear from use. English.