I wanted this hardbound book, which was the final book in Sue Grafton's collection of stories. The seller was a little slow in getting the book mailed and the book, although I believe it was new, as described, it was not in as good a shape as I had expected, based primarily on the way I maintain my own books. The binding was a little crooked as if the book had been stored improperly, but it was acceptable, and I am happy to have the book in my collection.