2002, ISBN: 9789780747558

Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd, London, United Kingdom, 2002. New Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illustrator: Bruce Roberts. An excellent copy and is in fine condition. It has no tears to… More...

Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd, London, United Kingdom, 2002. New Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illustrator: Bruce Roberts. An excellent copy and is in fine condition. It has no tears to the pages and no pages are missing from the book. The spine of the book is in great condition and the dust jacket is in excellent condition. It has no signs of previous use other than a gift annotation. Items are in stock and will be shipped same day or next business day directly from our Australian address. SYNOPSIS: It is fitting, I think, that his last book should be as unserious and shameless as this collection of aphrodisiac recipes. With its air of scholarship, its blend of the practical and the wildly impractical, the crispness of its comments, this book will be one of my favourite Douglas's.' - Graham Greene VENUS IN THE KITCHEN is a delightful and eccentric collection of aphrodisiac recipes. Here are dishes to seduce with and be seduced by - oysters with champagne, elderflower fritters and intoxicating love drinks, combined with fascinating recipes from antiquity to marvel at, from crane cooked with red wine to leopards marrow in goats milk. A classic, indispensable and utterly decadent book of recipes first published in 1952, Norman Douglas's VENUS IN THE KITCHEN is sure to put you in the mood for love. 1st Printing. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 208 pages. Illustrator: Bruce Roberts. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Entertaining, General, Gourmet, General; ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780747556039. Inventory No: 0002590. ., Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd, 2002<

2001, ISBN: 9789780747558

The Book People, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. The Book People, 2001. A Very Good copy. Very clean, tightly bound, unmarked pages, lightly age toned… More...

The Book People, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. The Book People, 2001. A Very Good copy. Very clean, tightly bound, unmarked pages, lightly age toned at the edges, a little spotting to upper closed page block, light bumping to board corners and lower edge, some creasing to jacket edges. Tremendous complete photographic account by Frank Hurley of Shackleton's famous journey. The photographs are complemented by excerpts from Hurley's diary, a chapter about the expedition itself, a biographical essay, and commentary about Hurley's photographic techniques. 320 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Overweight. Category: Travel & Places; ISBN/EAN: 9780747558798. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: dscf5743. . 9780747558798 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries., The Book People, 2001<

2003, ISBN: 9789780747558

London: Bloomsbury. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 9780747551003 . Mild shelf wear. No Priority shipping. International orders may req… More...

London: Bloomsbury. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 9780747551003 . Mild shelf wear. No Priority shipping. International orders may require additional postage. ; 7.95 X 5.59 X 2.76 inches; 766 pages ., Bloomsbury, 2003<