This book is a must-have for any cooking enthusiast. It features essential techniques and recipes from Julia Child's lifetime of cooking. The hardcover book is signed and comes with a dust jacket. The book is 9.5 inches in length, 9.1 inches in width, and 2.8 inches in height, with 144 pages of valuable content. The book is illustrated and contains topics such as individual chefs and restaurants, reference, general methods, and specific methods. It is a perfect addition to any kitchen library and would make a great gift for any food lover.