The book is very well detailed , has nice cover , also it has a good size, quite portable to exhibitions and antique autoshows, It is the best guide i have ever read refering to the mercedes Benz Models 1940-1959. The two biggest inconvient of the books are its non color photos and the low details of the photos, yes the photos are totaly original but they are shot from a long distance (10-15 feet )away from the car , there are only 3 or 4 good photos detailing the interior , this is particulary useful if you are a restorer