This is a solid bookcase, with a nice grain in the "wood" and a nice, white finish.  It isn't wobbly like some other similar bookcases I've seen are, Which I attribute to the fact that there are hardly any pins in it, it's just about all screwed together.  I have this up vertically, and it works well except that the joints where the boards come together aren't *quite* joined up properly; they don't form great corners and they over-hang each other just a bit, a tiny bit.  The overall effect is great though, still a good purchase for the money.  Took me about half an hour to put together.