First published in the 1970s to great critical acclaim Richard Olney???s Simple French Food follows in the tradition of the writing of Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson, and Grub Street are re-issuing this classic work in the same format and size as Elizabeth David Classics and Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery.
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First published in the 1970s to great critical acclaim Richard Olney???s Simple French Food follows in the tradition of the writing of Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson, and Grub Street are re-issuing this classic work in the same format and size as Elizabeth David Classics and Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery.
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Seller's Description:
Illustrated by the Author. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket in Very Good jacket. Signed and inscribed to a named individual by Richard Olney on the title page. Clean and bright except for one light fingerprint on the foreedge of the page block and one faint gray spot on the red topstain; square, secure binding, full white cloth hard cover modestly softened and rubbed at corners and spine ends, otherwise excellent. Dust jacket bears a tiny, closed tear at the top front, lines of mild toning around the top and bottom rear, a long crease to the front interior flap, very shallow crimping at spine ends, and gentle shelfwear at spine ends and corners, otherwise clean and lovely, not priceclipped, now protected in a clear sleeve.; Signed by Author.
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Seller's Description:
Book. Octavo, 433 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine black, blue, and faded red with white lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut: "12.50." Sunning to spine of dust jacket. Rubbing and light tearing to head and tail of spine, edges, and corners of dust jacket. Light age toning and staining to rear cover. Light staining head of book spine and edges of boards. Top edge of textblock dyed red. Light staining and wear to edges of textblock. Inscribed by Olney on half title page. Shelved in Case 12. 1382303. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Like many people I think Olney's book is one of the very best cookery books available. I've had a copy for many years and its falling apart. Simple French Food is well written in an engaging style, and Olney not only communicates how to prepare food well and with respect, he often imparts why a particular dish is historically important. Many modern celebrity chefs owe their fame to rewriting Olney's work as their own. Everyone should own and use this book.
janjan
Jun 30, 2011
Pure Olney
That's all I have to say!!! all of his books are so worthwhile that you cannot go wrong with any of them!
Patricia A G
Apr 14, 2011
Cooks Must-Read
If you are interested in the selection, preparation and presentation of food this book is both efficient and thorough.
Olney draws distinctions between simplest and classic dishes, and gives wonderful surround to the recipes. I made his rabbit with red wine, and found it excellent. This is much more than just a French cookbook.