Some rubbing to card covers, a couple of small stains and sunning, no other defects. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. This book is mass-market in size but was printed on better-quality paper and still has nice white pages. No spine creasing. . Thirteen young authors are featured with original contributions. They include John Updike, James Purdy, Donald Davie, William Goldman, and nine others. This is a advance review copy, with original publisher's information in Fine condition laid in. . 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 256 pages. A6