Cindy, the book I scanned was an old library book. I think a newer paperback would have been easier but I don't know that there are any new copies of this book even available. Jamie, don't be afraid to try to scan a book. Most books are so easy and nice to scan. Even a book being old doesn't make it cranky to scan. The type of print on the page (font) or the type of binding are usually clues to what will make it yucky. But you never know until you actually scan some pages if it is going to be a bear. -- Jamie in Michigan Currently Reading: Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs See everything I've read this year at: www.michrxtech.com/books.html