I’ve been using a paperback copy of “The Whole Beast”, and the extra attention seems to have worn it out just a little. I’ve been taking it with me everywhere, constantly flipping through it, spilling brine and oil and who knows what on it.
Sure, it looks sort of okay here…
… but once you start flipping through it, things start to go pear shaped.
I’ve been dog-earring the pages for recipes I’ve completed. I’m getting there, slowly.
I remember reading on eGullet at one point about some chefs being upset during book signings. It seems that when people were bringing in their own personal copies of the chef’s cookbook, every single copy was in an unused, pristine state.
I’d like to think I’d manage a grin from Mr. Henderson.
3 Comments to “I think I need to pick up a new copy of the book”
August 7, 2008
I think it looks loved. At least thats what I tell myself, bc my Baking: From My Home to Yours looks awful. Its got baking stains, the dust cover is ripped and my kids like to use it as a stool.
‘unused, pristine state’, I think not. And thats a very good thing. :)
August 8, 2008
Just get a big old roll of clear packing tape and you’ll be fine!
I’m exceedingly grateful that Gourmet put out such a high quality binding with their book–and with attached two gold ribbons to serve as bookmarks.
August 10, 2008
Thanks Slush, at least I know I’m in good company. Maybe I should just laminate the whole thing. :) While I’m at it, bookmarks sound like a great idea. Thanks Melissa!