Useful for people who find it tiring to hold a book because of weakness or hand limitations. Holds books or magazines in an open position while sitting in bed, in an easy chair or at a table. The sloping stand is tubular aluminum with a clear plastic book holder and adjusts to any angle. The book holder is 15 x 10 3/4half (38 x 27 cm) with a 2 1/4half (6 cm) ledge. Height adjusts from 16 to 17 1/2half (41 to 43 cm); width adjusts from 18 to 22half (46 to 56 cm). Shipping weight is 5 lb. (2.3 kg).