WRITTEN FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO COOK...

{HISTORY}

Neither Julia Child, nor her runaway classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking needs an introduction to the culinary household. Along with two friends, Louisette and Simone (affectionately known as Simca) these three ladies managed to singlehandedly change the way American home cooks approached French food in the 1960s. Reprinted dozens of times, MTAOFC has sold millions of copies since it was first published in 1961. Ever since, decade over decade, it has remained a beloved staple in kitchens around the world. 

Published in 1966, this edition is the ninth printing of the original - a significant publishing marker that shows just how excited cooks were to make Julia's popular recipes in their own kitchens. 

Containing over 680 pages of sought-after recipes that have become "classic Julia" staples, this cookbook includes Boeuf Bourguignon, Mussels Steamed in Wine. Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter and Garlic, Custard Apple Tart,  Dessert Crepes, Clafoutis. So many of her superb signature specialties live here in this one volume. 

Just like the original 1961 version, this edition is illustrated throughout with drawings by Sidonie Coryn and includes Julia's lovely inscription... To La Belle France whose peasants, fishermen, housewives, and princes - not to mention her chefs - through generations of inventive and loving concentration have created one of the world's great arts. 

An added gift inscription written in pen from a mother to her daughter with reference to grandma complete this wonderfully sentimental and beloved set of recipes. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• 1966 edition, Ninth Printing
• 684 pages not including detailed index
• Illustrated throughout

{CONDITION}

In beloved vintage condition, this cookbook is clean and bright throughout. There a few  few cooking spots and stains on the inside cover and along the foreedge - signs of enthusiastic kitchen joy often found in vintage editions of Julia's cookbooks.  The coverboards are clean and bright with mild tanning to the exterior spine. All pages are intact and the spine is tight. Please see photos. 

{SIZE}

Measures 10.25" inches (length) x 7.25" inches (width) x 1.75" inches (thickness) and weighs 3.4lbs

{FOR THE LOVE OF JULIA}

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