What a beautiful set of books. They are a good size, and the print is very easy to read. The illustrations are so colorful and lush, the paper is thick and glossy. Each item, whether it be the plant, crystal, Etc is well researched, gives essentials, plus extras for each item. The section on spells is absolutely great. I am seasoned, but if you are a newbie, and you really want to know about Crystals, their frequencies, they're magic, they're pairing, health, herbs and their medicinal, and or magical properties, these books are absolutely worth the money. I would encourage you if you can afford it to buy both of them. Because I guarantee if you buy the one, you will want to buy the second one.