I know what u mean about new books being described wrong.Mine was the opposite. the description I read made the book sound like an art book and I was looking for good pictures and info.Well a friend that I buy some lights from got this book in and to my surprise allthe lights were paintings but betterthan many photos I have seen and lots of good info.If you run across Bansemers book of florida lighthouses & also Carolina and Georgia lighthouses.Be sure to check them out for beauty of content and for info you will be amazed. Don't just take some ones word. oseabee