Paperback book. Approximately 11 x 10 in size. The spine is tight, pages are free and clear of any damage. Just minor shelf wear to show it is a used book. No markings, no tears, no ink writings that don't belong. This book is a step by step art book of paint techniques. by David Japp, M.A. Publisher is Coombe Books. 1999. Printed and bound in Italy. A wonderful book chocked full of great ideas on decorating the home. Includes step by step details on how to perform certain projects and even features colored pictures with those steps to make it even easier to follow. Just love this one! Some of the features show how to do things to Terracotta, pewter, rust,imitation guilding, metallic,verdigris,marbling panels,crackle glazing,ageing and distressing techniques,tortoiseshelling frames, spattering,sponging, ragging, and just so much more. What a great book to have to learn how to do all these exciting things to change the looks of things around your home and this book makes it appear so simple to do. A must have if you are thinking about making some changes that are not too costly and you want to show off your skills in interior decorating. Some patterns in the back of the book too. Total of 101 pages. Priced to sell.