Wednesday, November 12, 2008

wednesday = books


title: Esquire Cook Book
illustrator: Charmatz
introduction: Arnold Gingrich
publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
copyright: 1955

there are so many wonderful illustrations in this book, I'm only posting the full color ones but there are a ton of two color ones throughout the book that are amazing. I wish I could share them all...






6 comments:

Felt-o-rama said...

Oh, I adore these illustrations! I think this is the first time I've lusted over a cookbook solely for the eye candy rather than the recipes :o

Anonymous said...

What an awesome set of images! I don't know which I like the most.. but the wineglass one is pretty funny lol

* elizabeth * said...

Oh my! Everyone is my faourite. I love the man swimming in the snifter. and the dinner party one! I hope I come across one of these someday. They'd look fab framed in the kitchen!

Anonymous said...

Those are such a treat! What a fun book to have in your collection.

Victoria said...

These are outstanding! what a delight, thanks for sharing!

freshpinkstyle said...

I love the man looking in the meat shop!