Hardcover with black boards and pictorial dustjacket, first edition, 1775gms, 640 pages. This book contains everything anyone could ever need or wish to know in the kitchen, infused with a simple but appealing message: good cooking is fun to do and worthwhile for everyone, not least the cook. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear. Dust jacket is in good condition with only mild shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.