The New James Beard by Beard, James - 1981

New York: Knopf. Good in Good dust jacket. 1981. Hardcover. 0394411544 . Yellow board with original dust jacket. 625pp. Clean, without marks or notations. The board edges & corners are worn and the cover is somewhat creased. The dust jacket is not price clipped; the edges are worn. A classic in the collection of Beard's cookbooks. Beard (1903­-1985) was an American cookbook author, syndicated columnist, teacher, and television personality. Designated the "dean of American cookery" by the New York Times, Beard laid the foundations for generations of amateur and professional food enthusiasts. His legacy lives on through the James Beard Foundation, established in his honor to provide scholarships and awards recognizing excellence in the culinary arts.; 9.30 X 6.20 X 1.90 inches; 625 pages .