Light wear on the edges. Shipped the next business day! We own a small family book store and sell our extra books and media that have been on our shelfs for too long. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: From The French Chef, the PBS series that began it all, here are all the recipes that introduced Julia Child to an American public hungry for more sophisticated cooking techniques. In this handsome new hardcover edition, home cooks will rediscover the recipes that made Julia Child America's undisputed expert on fine French cooking. With her signature devotion to culinary education, Julia Child takes her reader from novice to experienced chef through the essential techniques of her cuisine, from how to fry an egg to success with the most luscious and elaborate desserts. Julia Child remains the ultimate authority on French cooking in this country, and with this beautiful and accessible volume, her wisdom is available to all. The French Chef Cookbook *16 pages of photos illustrating Child's techniques *Bound-in ribbon marker for easy reference *Child's valuable notes on equipment and ingredients *Step-by-step recipes for such classic favorites as Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Boeuf Bourguignon, Hollandaise and Bearnaise sauces, Pots de Creme, and Chocolate Souffle.