If you have someone in your family or a friend who loves loves loves cooking this is the best collection of Cook Books you will find anywhere. An awesome surprise gift that has taken years to acquire. To name a few of the authors Julia Child, Rombauer, Martha Stewart, James Beard and more. There are hard cover and paper backs in this collection along with several booklets from Bon Appetit, Better Homes Gardens and Good Housekeeping. Recommend picking up as the cost to ship all these books will cost a lot of money This is a BARGAIN for the Cook in your life