The book continues the "Knives" book series. Since this is an older book, there are no colored pictures. Everything is in black and white. However, there are some good information in the book--depending on what you are looking for. Also, it shows some of the knifemakers' progress--if you have the other books and continue to follow the series. You can see how some of their designs and works evolves and matures. Also, good for ideas for designing your knife and for collecting some of the earlier works by knifemakers that are retired or no longer making knives. Enjoy...M.