Hardcover. First Edition, 1977 edition, various printings. The jacket is designed by Robert Aulicino. Printed in the USA. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., Publisher. Author, James Beard, master cook in collaboration with Jose Wilson. The cookbook contains black and white illustrations.The top outer edges of the pages are a spring green color. Illustrations are by Karl Stuecklen. The book is designed to teach creative, entertaining, exciting dishes. For the first time, the dean of American cooking gives us the fundamentals that he teaches in his famous classes, the how, the whys, the techniques, the basics as well as the subtle nuances of good cooking. With more than 300 wonderful recipes and variations that put theory into practice. A must have for any serious cook!