The image depicts a stack of five antique books viewed from the side, with the spines facing the right. The top book has a blue-green cover with intricate golden designs, the second book is brown with elaborate embossed patterns, the third book is also brown but with a distinct texture and slightly faded details, the fourth book is mustard yellow with a darker pattern, and the bottom book is a rich yellow with pronounced, detailed designs. The edges of the pages of all books show signs of wear, indicating age.