239 pages, illustrations, pictorial wraps, measures 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, very good. From the back cover: An entertaining and informative look at the literature of food and cooking, Cooks' Books examines hundreds of works, summarizing their contents, discussing their contributions, and analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. Cooks Books includes the history of the cookbook from Roman times to the present, classic books by great chefs, general cookbooks, cookbooks on national cuisines, cookbooks n specific foods, cookbooks on a particular process (e.g. food processor or microwave oven), books of food-related art, humor and curiosa, extensive bibliographic information, complete subject, author and title indexes, 150 photos and illustrations. Cooks Books is an invaluable compendium for the food love and amateur cook, as well as being a browser's delight.

COOKS' BOOKS FOOD LITERATURE GUIDE COOKING BIBLIOGRAPHY COOKERY ANECDOTES