Cook by Harry Kressing (43 results)

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear. Cover may be different than pictured.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Cook (Valancourt 20th Century Classics). Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Printing. Pocket 75118. Basis for the film Something for Everyone. Wear along the edges of the wraps, a reading crease along the front hinge, a corner crease on the front cover, a light spine crease, and a small tear on the top corner of the spine has been neatly sealed.…

Condition: New. In English.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Printing. Dust jacket has some tears and dampstains; Very Good condition. Writing on front panel/end page. A few dampstains on pages. Very Good + condition.

paperback. Condition: Good. PAPERBACK - GOOD Condition - Book cover has light wear, pages tanned, no markings in book. From private collection. Ships same or next business day.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 244 pp. Spine somewhat creased and rolled, some edge wear, reading crease, some creasing to front cover, one page dog-eared. Pages tanned but text is clean and unmarked. Originally published in 1965, 'The Cook' was the basis for the Harold Prince movie "Something for Everyone", which starrred Michael York and Angela Lansbury. "Delicious, Diabolical, Different. "The Cook may be described as a fable of horror and delight. The sinister weapons are marvelous food, flattery and, if necessary, neatly accidental murder. It is brilliantly, beautifully written. "Conrad is a cook of marvelous cleverness. His recipes are enchanting. They make thin people fat and fat people thin. "Slowly, ever so slowly - just by cooking - Conrad manipulates the lives of his employers until they end up becoming his servants. And what began as a simple tale ends up a subtle but frightening study of the psychology of evil. "An unforgettable, jewel-like masterpiece. "; 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Cook opens with Conrad, nearly seven feet tall, gaunt, and dressed all in black, arriving on his bicycle in the town of Cobb. He quickly secures a job as cook for the wealthy Hill family, winning their hearts and stomachs with his delectable dishes, and before long he has everyone around him eating out of his hand. But Conrad has a sinister, inscrutable plan in view, and after becoming master of their palates, next may be their souls . . . A mouth-watering blend of delicious black humor and Kafkaesque horror story, The Cook (1965) is a dark fable 'beginning in a vein of innocent fairy tale and ending with satanic revels' (The Observer). Long out of print, this cult classic returns in a new edition featuring Milton Glaser's iconic dust jacket art from the first edition. 'I have much enjoyed The Cook, for I am very fond of Satan. My congratulations to Mr. Kressing on his achievement.' - John Fowles 'A finely wrought, captivating tale of suspense-a superior entertainment.' - Detroit News 'I haven't been so gripped by any first novel since Lord of the Flies.' - Irving Wardle, The Observer 'A fable, part diabolique, part diversion . high originality, some style, and a come-on which assures that it will be read at one sitting.' - Kirkus Reviews.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThe Cook opens with Conrad, nearly seven feet tall, gaunt, and dressed all in black, arriving on his bicycle in the town of Cobb. He quickly secures a job as cook for the wealthy Hill family, winning their hearts and stomachs with.

Rag Book. Condition: Good. Includes dust jacket. First Edition. Stated first printing. JAcket has moderate wear and some scratches - but no edge loss. Price on jacket flap is not clipped. THe boards are tanning - I Think from a chemical reaction of the glue on the board covering. First edition. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Made into the 1970 film "Something for Everyone." First British edition. Foxing on fore edge, else very good in a very good (a bit faded along the spine) dust jacket. Dust jacket design by Milton Glaser. B0000CMUZH.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stated first edition. DJ is clean has rubbing at corners and spine. Pages clean and without tears, Slight toning to pages. Front board has bent bottom corner otherwise boards very clean. Made into the movie "Something for Everyone," starring Angela Lansbury and Michael York.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 1966. First Edition. 244 pages. Pink pictorial dust jacket over pink cloth. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning to edges Binding has remained firm. Boards have slight shelf wear with bumping to corners. Spine ends are a little crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are slightly bowed. Slight forward lean to text block. Light wear to clipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light sunning to jacket edges and spine. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 244 pp. Flawless book with crisp pages and spotlessly clean text. Half green covered with half black cloth spine with gilt lettering. Red "H" stamped on first free front page, otherwise unmarked. Dustj acket shows some moderate wear with some rips and tears to edges. Milton Glaser (Jacket Design) (illustrator).…