Joy of Cooking has been a staple in American kitchens since 1931, beloved by generations of home cooks. And while there is a certain sentimentality in passing down a battered, soup-splattered family copy from parent to child (or grandchild), this beautiful keepsake edition of the classic cookbook will certainly earn pride of place in any kitchen. Bound in embossed scarlet leather and Smyth-sewn for strength and longevity, this impressive volume includes more than four thousand recipes! You can even personalize the cover with up to twenty-two characters (including spaces), as an extra-special wedding or housewarming gift for beginner cooks or as a culinary treasure for the accomplished home cook you know and love. (Sorry, no rush shipping or gift-wrapping on personalized edition.)