what it say's on the copyright page it's a book, It is compiled by Miles and designed by Pearce Marchbank, and the copyright belongs to Quick fox., there is no forward, no introduction it just starts in 1945 with John telling about growing up and school, and ends in 1980 I guess it would classify as a paper back. it is okay shape no torn pages, no writing, the cover corners curl a little bit but not bad. it has quite a few pictures. that is about all I can tell you.