Elizabeth David – Italian Food – First Folio Society Edition 2006
£50.00
A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Italian Food by Elizabeth David, published by The Folio Society, London in 2006, with foreword by Terence Conran and illustrations by Sophie MacCarthy. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, pictorial paper bound boards with gilt titling to the cloth spine, text blocks are bright and crisp. In sage green paper bound slip case.
Italian Food by Elizabeth David is a groundbreaking cookbook that introduced British readers to the rich, regional cuisine of Italy. First published in 1954, it blends detailed recipes with vivid descriptions of ingredients, traditions and landscapes. David’s evocative writing and emphasis on authenticity and simplicity transformed post-war cooking. The book celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and the cultural spirit of Italian kitchens, making it both a culinary guide and a literary journey into Italy’s diverse food heritage.
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A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Italian Food by Elizabeth David, published by The Folio Society, London in 2006, with foreword by Terence Conran and illustrations by Sophie MacCarthy. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, pictorial paper bound boards with gilt titling to the cloth spine, text blocks are bright and crisp. In sage green paper bound slip case.
Italian Food by Elizabeth David is a groundbreaking cookbook that introduced British readers to the rich, regional cuisine of Italy. First published in 1954, it blends detailed recipes with vivid descriptions of ingredients, traditions and landscapes. David’s evocative writing and emphasis on authenticity and simplicity transformed post-war cooking. The book celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and the cultural spirit of Italian kitchens, making it both a culinary guide and a literary journey into Italy’s diverse food heritage.
