As They Were
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 261 Pages. 22 x 15 cm. Laid in: Black and white 1981 Annie Leibovitz photo of Fisher and her cat. "This photograph may be used or reproduced only in connection with a review of the Knopf edition of AS THEY WERE. The following credit line must always accompany it. Credit: (c) Annie Leibovitz." Also laid in: Xerox copy of News from Alfred A. Knopf publishers - Coming June 11th, M.F.K Fisher AS THEY WERE.
A classic from the first lady of American food writing. Fisher once again reflects, very personally, on the pleasures of food and drink - with 20 personal pieces, written over five decades. Book and interior crisp and clean, dust wrapper (illustrations by Judith Clancy) lightly toned and chipped at spine. Covered in protective mylar. Cream boards, cream cloth spine, title in gilt. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. Item #3761
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