Clayton Printing, called for all first printings to be made with “washable cover fabrics… mailing cartons and individualized stickers.” (Mendelson 91) The Joy of Cooking remains in print today, with more than 18 million copies sold from updated editions continuously edited by Rombauer’s extended family. Louis widow named Irma Rombauer took her life savings and self-published a book called The Joy of Cooking in 1931. Louis, and found a local printer to produce 3,000 copies. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Rombauer collected recipes from members of her hometown, St. Rombauer (1877-1962) wrote The Joy of Cooking as a way to earn a living and cope with the sudden loss of her husband, Edgar. Housed in custom blue cloth clamshell, title in gilt on black label affixed to spine.

Internally bright and clean, with illustrations by Irma’s daughter, Marion. Solid text block, light wear to corners, slight fraying of cloth along joints and bottom edge of spine. Clayton Printing Co.” on copyright page, with no additional printings listed. Green pebbled cloth, title in gilt on front cover. Rombauer’s self-published cookbook, The Joy of Cooking. It remains one of the world's most widely read cookbooks.First edition, first printing of Irma S. JOY will show you the delicious way just as it has done for countless cooks before you. This all-purpose anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking offers endless choice for virtually every occasion, situation, and need, from a ten-minute stir-fry on a weekday night to Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Corn in the backyard, or a towering Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Irma S Rombauer Published by Scribner(2002) ISBN 10: 0743216806ISBN 13: 9780743216807 Used Hardcover Quantity: 1 From: Discover Books(Toledo, OH, U.S.A.) Seller Rating: Add to Basket Used Hardcover Condition: GOOD £ 3.19 Convert currency Shipping:£ 5.05 From U.S.A. Her daughter Marion tested recipes and made the illustrations, and they sold their mother-daughter project from Irma's apartment. Louis widow named Irma Rombauer took her life savings and self-published a book called The Joy of Cooking in 1931. The bestselling 75th Anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking-the book Julia Child called “a fundamental resource for any American cook”-restores the voice of the original authors and many of the most beloved recipes from past editions and includes quick, healthy recipes for the way we cook today.Ī St.

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