Hardback English language text. This definitive guide to the reading and interpretation of Japanese proper names, dates, and formal expression is an essential tool for serious Japanese Art collectors and students of Japanese. This pioneering work by Koop and Inada remains a fundamental reference for those wishing to master the pronunciation of Japanese names. Pages are clean for the most part. Binding is strong and tight. Hardly any shelf wear to the exterior of the book, which is in good condition. Very slight soiling/staining along page edges from use. No dust jacket. Overall in good condition.