A Book For Cooks: 101 Classic Cookbooks

Written by a food writer and self-confessed bibliophile, this survey of 100 pioneering cookbooks, was selected for their influence, for their unusual recipes, or simply for their beauty. All types of cookery book are featured, from the seventeenth century to the present, with cuisine ranging from Italian to Moroccan, Indian to South American.

Among the famous chefs and writers included are Mrs Beeton, Raymond Blanc, Robert Carrier, Elizabeth David, Nigella Lawson, Claudia Roden, Constance Spry and Alice Waters. Each entry includes a brief commentary on the book as well as photographs of its cover and several inside pages. Written by Leslie Geddes-Brown. Illustrated with more than 500 images. Hardcover, 224 pages.

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