Jones, Idwal

[CULINARY] [NOVEL] High Bonnet

New York: PRENTICE-HALL, 1945. Hardcover. 184 pages. 21 x 15 cm. Signed by the author on a tipped in piece of paper on the front free end paper. A satirical and affectionate look at the world of haute cuisine, focusing on the ambitions, artistry, and the behind-the-scenes politics of professional kitchens. The novel humorously describes the world of a Parisian chef, Jean, a young provincial aspiring chef, who dreams of earning the "high bonnet" - the chef's towering white toque, the symbol of ultimate achievement in the culinary world. Jones was inspired to write this entertaining novel by his deep interest and expertise in both the culinary arts and the inner workings of professional kitchens. The first lady of food writing, M.F.K. Fisher supplies a summary and review on the back cover. Pages toned, boards lightly rubbed at edges. Dust wrapper lightly rubbed and chipped at edges with 1 cm. loss at head of spine, 3 cm. closed tear to seam of spine. Covered in protective mylar. Maroon boards. Very good, in good dust wrapper. Item #4584

Price: $200.00