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ANGELL, Roger; Lucius Beebe; Nathaniel Benchley; Carl L. Biemiller; Allen Chellas; Charles Cooke; George Frazier; Elizabeth Janeway; Sesyle Joslin; Morris Markey; Tom Marvel; Frank Schoonmaker; Budd Schulberg; Silas Spitzer; Virginia Swain; Foreward by Ted Patrick.

Holiday Book of Food and Drink.

"Food can be enjoyed in four different ways: eating it of course, cooking it if you are skillful and recognize cooking as one of the major arts, talking about it, and reading about it": First Edition of Holiday Book of Food and Drink; inscribed by Roger Angell and Budd Schulberg

New York: Hermitage House, 1952.

Out of Stock Item Number: RRB-145127
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First edition collection of illustrated Food Feature essays, originally published in Holiday Magazine. Octavo, original half cloth, red top stain. Illustrations by Leo Manso. Presentation copy, inscribed by Roger Angell at the beginning of his contribution on page 250, "For John Rogers - with best wishes - and a terrific clam bake! Roger Angell" and Budd Schulberg at the beginning of his contribution on page 328, "For Mathew Raptis, with all good wishes, Budd Schulberg." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Small loss to the spine, a few small closed tears to the rear panel of the dust jacket and loss to the spine of the dust jacket. Jacket design by Meek.
A literary treat full of gusto and dedicated to the culinary arts, this collection of journalistic essays leaves the mouth watering and the belly laughing. 'Holiday Book of Food and Drink' contains fascinating food facts, unique anecdotes, and unusual recipes that reach every flavor palate imaginable.
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