The  ESV Reader’s Bible  was created for those who want to read the books of Scripture precisely as they were originally written. Verse numbers, section headings, and translation footnotes are helpful navigational and interpretive tools, but they are also relatively recent conventions. In the  Reader’s Bible  they have been removed from the Bible text, and the result is a new kind of Bible-reading experience in a volume that presents Scripture as one extended storyline. On the top of each page a verse range is included for navigation. Other features include a single-column text setting, readable type, and a book-like format. The  Reader’s Bible  is a simple but elegant edition, and is perfect for devotional reading or extended Bible reading that focuses on the overarching narrative of the Bible. Features: Size: 5.25” x 7.75” 9-point Lexicon type 1,840 pages Black letter text Single-column, paragraph format No verse numbers or footnotes Illustrated maps Two ribbon markers Smyth-sewn binding Packaging: clamshell box (TruTone), permanent slipcase (cloth over board)