Our smart book light is a stylish addition to any home and is the perfect gift. When closed it masquerades as a beautiful wooden book but, when opened, it transforms into a sculptural light emitting a wonderful ambient soft light through its translucent pages. The ingenious design opens to a full 360 degrees with cleverly concealed magnets and the lovely soft touch papers are tear-proof and water-resistance and are illuminated by long-lasting LED lights (guaranteed a minimum 35,000 hours use). The book light is totally wire-free and is powered by an in-built rechargeable battery so that you can place it wherever you like; in the sitting room, kitchen or as a soft light in the bedroom. The battery takes approximately 2-3 hours to charge using a USB cable. Charge it from a plug socket or from your computer. Once charged it will last approximately 10-12 hours if unplugged. It can be permanently plugged in too. It's not just a light but a carefully considered piece of design. We love it!