Agreed. Any book I've purchased new - either paperback or hard cover - after I've read it is virtually indistinguishable from the new item state. Folding corn

Agreed. Any book I've purchased new - either paperback or hard cover - after I've read it is virtually indistinguishable from the new item state. Folding corners, breaking the spine, using it as a sandwich plate / umbrella / fly swatter -- these are things I can not abide.