Description
A first UK edition, first printing of Les Halles Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain, published by Bloomsbury, London in 2004, with Jose de Meirelles and Philippe Lajaunie, photography by Robert DiScalfani. A near fine copy signed by the author in black ink to the title page, original maroon boards, design stamoped in black to upper board, lettering and decorations to spine stamped in black, a strip of fading to heel of the spine, pictorial end-papers and with colour-printed photographs throughout. In a fine unclipped wrapper.
Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook brings the robust flavours and practical discipline of French bistro cooking into the home kitchen. Drawing on his experience at New York’s Brasserie Les Halles, Bourdain presents classics including steak frites, onion soup and boeuf bourguignon. His characteristically blunt, witty instructions emphasise sound technique, careful preparation and respect for ingredients. Both cookbook and spirited kitchen manifesto, it makes traditional French food approachable without sacrificing its character or demanding standards.
