AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER: Memories of My Life
Translated to English by Laurence Escoffier; Introduction by Julia Child.
Published by New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold/A Division of International Thomson Publishing Inc., (1997).
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First edition in English, first printing. First printing number code sequence 1 through 10 to the copyright page. SIGNED by Michael Escoffier, the Great Grandson of Auguste Escoffier, with the salutation "Bon Apetite!", to the half-title page, together with a printed gold oval presentation sticker that states "The President's Club 2010". Laid in is a presentation and congratulatory letter addressed to the "President's Cup Winner" that authenticates the Great Grandson's signature, offers information about Michael Escoffier, the Escoffier Foundation, and the Escoffier Birthplace & Museum of Culinary Arts. Also laid in is a glossy, color illustrated, two sided, promotional, information, and tourist keepsake card on the Musee Escoffier de Art Culinaire. A superb culinary memoir with photographs, menus, famous personalities, and more. Fine in black linen with blind embossed titles to the front cover and with gilt embossed titles to the spine, red-wine headband and tail-band, red-wine end-papers; in a very nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of fading to the spine panel, and a very tiny tear to the upper spine edge; original printed bar-code sticker still intact to the rear panel. Quarto; 252 pages; glossary; bibliography; chronology; index. Seller Inventory # ABE-1693283246107
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Title: AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER: Memories of My Life
Publisher: New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold/A Division of International Thomson Publishing Inc., (1997).
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
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Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1997
ISBN 10: 0442023960
ISBN 13: 9780442023966
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Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
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Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1997
ISBN 10: 0442023960
ISBN 13: 9780442023966
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Seller: Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller, Batavia, IL, U.S.A.
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Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
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Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1997
ISBN 10: 0471288039
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Book is in immaculate condition. Minute wear on one corner of jacket. In one inspired lifetime, August Escoffier changed the course of culinary history, extended the fame of French cuisine throughout the world, and touched the lives of both rich and poor with his warmth and artistry. Faithfully translated by his great granddaughter-in-law Laurence Escoffier, here, for the first time in English, is the life, the philosophy, and the art of Escoffier, as he recorded it. His great love of food and culinary art creates a sensory feast for serious gourmands and professionals. Dishes, presentations, and original recipes are intimately described. History buffs will encounter the likes of Zola, Cesar Ritz, and Sarah Bernhardt as they enter the world of Escoffier. In addition to his memoirs, this book contains historical highlights throughout the text, photographs illustrating Escoffier's world and original menus and recipes, a glossary of French culinary terms, and a concurrent timeline of Escoffier's career and world and American historical events. Introduction by Julia Child. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. Seller Inventory # 001909
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Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
Published by
Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1997
ISBN 10: 0442023960
ISBN 13: 9780442023966
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller, Batavia, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First edition, complete line of . NOT an ex library book. 252 pages. Dust jacket has slight fade on spine, no chips or tears. Seller Inventory # 327591
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Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
Published by
Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1997
ISBN 10: 0442023960
ISBN 13: 9780442023966
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Seller: The Book House, Inc. - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. very good hardcover with dust jacket. 1997. Dust jacket is a little ruffled. Seller Inventory # 170614-MG2
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