IG....the book is hardbound...and autographed by the author.....not by me! I'll also add another book....Dr. Bruce Heald's new book, "Memories from New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains" . This book is super...a great read...is a paperback....and is autographed by the author. If the winners wish...I will autograph it, too.....as will IG and Pepper and..... (Just kidding!!)