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A neat stack of plain hardcover books rests on a light wooden desk surface.

About this photo

A tidy stack of matte plain hardcover books sits on a warm wooden desk, lit by soft natural light. This clean, unbranded shot works well for education, studying, and publishing themed design projects.

Prompt: “stack of hardcover books with plain covers on a wooden desk” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed with natural soft lighting, perfectly matching the brief; the minor repetitive spine trim detail is only noticeable on extremely close inspection and does not impact usability.

Also searched as: stack of books · wooden desk books · education stock photo · blank book stack

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this stack of plain hardcover books photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Stack Of Plain Hardcover Books” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/stack-of-plain-hardcover-books-74a87011) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “stack of hardcover books with plain covers on a wooden desk” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more education images like this?
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