Good for old cookbook searches
This book was published in 1990, so it doesn't provide up-to-date information on publications, cookbook sellers, or prices. It'll be useful to others like me, though, who are interested in old, obscure cookbooks. The chapters include (not a complete list) 'Books about Cookbooks,' 'Antique Cookbook Reprints,' 'Cookbook Libraries,' and 'Catalogs.' All of these chapters are useful when researching cookbooks online, just keeping in mind that the information is out of date. The author's writing style is informal and the book includes her personal opinions, instructions on caring for old cookbooks, and lists of quotations and prominent old cookbook authors. I do recommend it as both useful and fun, but keep in mind that it's in no way complete or 'the only directory.' A second edition was anticipated by the authorbut so far as I can tell was never published.
