I got this book hardcover, it was in a new condition, no damage no writing, I got it much cheaper than the retail price in the stores around campus, so I believe it was a good deal for about $130ish. This is a required textbook for my college calculus course. I purchased it thru Amazon at a significantly reduced price that if i had purchased it at the university bookstore, so it was good in that regard. I ordered the multivariable calculus book and got one that can only be used for one semester. I also found that I was overcharged. I ordered this for a former student as a favor and I cannot get to the post office to return it. I would not order from this company again.