With a small amount of historical background in the beginning, most of the book consists of excellent technical diagrams of the stitches that are common in Milanese lace today (and Flemish similar tapes). Great photos of a section, and a corresponding thread diagram for each stitch type.

The back of the book has a number of very nice patterns as well.

This book is expensive, but really a good value. Some lace books I get from the lace group libraries, but some are ones I want to own. this is one to own.