Your FAV new cookbook so far this year?

[KYHeirloomer]

Chubby, a lot of the books sold as "used" are, in actuality, what is known in the trade as "remaindered." These are books which were either returned by a dealer, or which the publisher is discontinuing for one reason or another.

The last "used" book I bought from Amazon was literally new in the box. The celephane wrap hadn't been removed. It was a retail $29.95 that I paid four bucks for.

Even with what are really used books, dealers tend to undergrade them, rather than overgrade. So a book listed as in "good" condition is more likely to be "very good" or even "excellent."

I never hesitate to buy used books from reputable sources.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Nice- I'll have to check it out, jglass. My fav Chinese cookbook is Barbara Tropp's "China Moon Cookbook".

[jglass]

This book my friend got for me was used and from Amazon. It looks brand new. I was very pleased with it and best of all it was $10.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

I have not read "A Redbird Christmas", Cathy, but it sounds great- I'll have to check it out. You shared a fine story about Fannie Flagg in a PM this morning that I have yet to reply to- I'll do that tonight- I promise! I love Fannie Flagg. "Fried Green Tomatos" is an absolute FAV of mine, both the movie (LOVE Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy and the whole cast!) and Fannie's book. I remember Fannie most from her appearances on the "Match Game" game show series back in the 70's... She's SUCH a hoot! Love her to death!

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Yes, she was a riot on MatchGame!!! I love her too! She is so talented, and grew up not too far from the area my family relocated to when we left Miami, Fl. We moved to Robertsdale, Alabama, and Fannie was from Foley, Alabama. Many of her books take place in Alabama, if you get a chance to read :"Daisy Fae and the Miracle Man" you will laugh til your tummy aches! She actually did do a cookbook on the recipes of the Whistle Stop cafe, I have never checked it out, although I should as I am one of her fans! I do not check out or purchase many cookbooks on Southern Cooking as I grew up on that and I usually look at the recipes and know them by heart already!!! LOL

[CookingExperiment]

I recently started collecting vintage cookbooks, one of my favorites is an old Betty Crocker Cookbook ...It's about 40 years old.

Does anyone know of any online places where vintage cookbooks are sold?

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

My best guess is Amazon??? I do not know if that will help. I love Vintage everything! And welcome to our forum, you will love it!!!

[KYHeirloomer]

First of all, CE, welcome to the forums. Why don't you go down to the introductions page and tell us a little about yourself.

As to your question, most used bookstores have cookery sections, and you'll be surprised what you can find there. Keep in mind that in a general used books place, cookbooks are just additional titles, and you can really pick up some great bargains.

On the other hand, there are bookstores that specialize in culinary titles. You'll find some great books at those places. But they're usually collectors editions, with high prices. Even so, you sometimes can find good buys at such shops.

One way of finding them is to pick a vintage title and do a search under it's name. Many of the hits will be specialty bookstores.

Don't forget your local library. In a pinch, you can photocopy an important, but out of date, cookbook. That's what I often had to do with my collection of colonial-era cookbooks. No, photocopying isn't cheap. But compared to paying hundreds of dollars for originals, it's a bargain.

[miseenplace]

Most of my cookbooks have come from library book sales and church rummage sales. Usually less than a buck

Earlier this year on a trip to Asheville, NC I stopped in a used bookstore and found a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and in was an edition from the 60s no less! I paid $4 for it!! I was so happy. My find of the year!

I just added The Frugal gourmet's culinary handbook to my collection. I found it at used book place last weekend.

The only new new cookbook I've purchased this year was Alton Brown's Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run. I love the series so I had to get the book. Plus I got it signed too!

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Originally Posted by miseenplace

I just added The Frugal gourmet's culinary handbook to my collection. I found it at used book place last weekend.

The only new new cookbook I've purchased this year was Alton Brown's Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run. I love the series so I had to get the book. Plus I got it signed too!

Wow MP I think that is so neat!

Isn't it fun to go to a book signing? I think it's neat you got to meet a Food Network celebrity!

I used to live down in Alabama right next to the Mobile Bay and every time we were threatened with a hurricane here would come the TWC!!! And there me and my 8 yr. old would go---straight over to the USS Alabama where they'd have their whole camera crew and satellite trucks parked and we would go get autographs from all the weather anchors: Stephanie Abrams was my favorite! And once when we saw Mike Sidell he made me go home and get the camera so we could get his photograph with my little one! He was short and looked a little different in person than on TV!