The image depicts three book stacks arranged on a dark brown background. The background has a post-apocalyptic backdrop style, resembling mottled plaster. The books are captured in a rustic still-life manner, with the addition of decorative borders. The background has a smoky effect, giving the image an eerie atmosphere. The aesthetic qualities are influenced by the black-and-white film Ilford Pan F, while the aspect ratio is 85:128.