The Chef’s Library FAVO R I T E C O O K B O O K S F R O M T H E W O R L D ’ S G R E AT K I TC H E N S ■ ■ BY J E N N Y L I N F O R D
S E LLING POINTS ■■ Highlights the cookbooks beloved by the world’s most famous chefs and gathers them in one place—unlike any other
A revealing look into the cookbook libraries of some of the world’s most renowned chefs
book on the market ■■ Focuses on international chefs, cookbooks, cuisines of the world, and historic classics ■■ This book will look wonderful in the kitchen and on bookshelves, and is equal parts serious reference and collector’s item for cooks of all levels
S PECIFICATIONS 750 color illustrations 352 pages, 9¼ × 8⅝" Hardcover with jacket
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RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH, ll chefs love and cherish cookbooks, and
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increasingly, cookbooks have become
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treasured manuals of the trade as well as beautiful art
objects. The Chef’s Library is the world’s first attempt to bring together in a single volume a comprehensive
FOOD & DRINK • REFERENCE ISBN 978-1-4197-2080-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-2080-2 US $40.00 CAN $49.95 54000
collection of cookbooks that are highly rated and actually used by more than 70 renowned chefs around the
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world. Readers will discover the books that have galvanized acclaimed and brilliant culinary talents such as Daniel Humm, Jamie Oliver, Sean Brock, Michael Anthony, Tom Kerridge, Suzanne Goin, Tom Colicchio, and many others. Also featured are influential restaurant cookbooks, essential books on global cuisines and specialist culinary subjects, and historic favorites that have stood the test of time. Part reference, part culinary exploration, this book is a must-have for any cookbook collector or passionate foodie. Jenny Linford is a London-based food writer, a member of the Guild of Food Writers, and the author of several books, including Food Lovers’ London, Great British Cheeses, and The Tomato Basket. She was the general editor of 1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die, a guide to iconic restaurants around the world.
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