A Concise Encyclopedia of Gastronomy

A Concise Encyclopedia of Gastronomy published by Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY, 1981. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine. Orig owners bookplate partially torn out from inside from binding. 816 Pgs. ISBN 0879511346. LCCN 81-47413. By Andre L. Simon. Preface by Nika Hazelton. Complete and unabridged with decorations by John Leigh-Pemberton. Chapters include: Sauces; Vegetables; Breads, Desserts and Cereals; Fruit; Fish; Meat; Birds and Eggs; Cheese; and Wine. A great culinary classic of our time, as delightful to cook from as to read. Description text copyright 2000 BooksForComfort. Item ID 1473.