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First published in 1940 and now back in print with a new foreword by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, this charming little French cookbook, a collection of recipes by noteworthy writers, Hollywood and Broadway celebrities, renowned socialites, royaltyand even a couturier and restaurateur or twois available again. This edition is an exact facsimile of the original, down to the red and white cloth gingham case, but with a new preface about the books history, and Carters essay. Theres also a select bibliography of contributorsfrom Katharine Hepburn and Christian Dior to Eleanor Roosevelt and Charlie Chaplincreated especially for todays reader. An affordable, adorable package, its a great gift for cooks of all levels, francophiles, and pop-culture mavens alike. If you liked the delicious recipes from Julie Julia, youll love Spcialits de la Maison. An instant collectible!