The Art of Fruit Cookery Stella Standard 1964 Vintage Cookbook John Alcorn Art

The Art of Fruit Cookery by Stella Standard, published in 1964 by Doubleday & Company, Inc., features over 500 classic and original recipes utilizing fifty varieties of fruit. This vintage hardcover cookbook includes a foreword by André Simon and charming illustrations by John Alcorn. The cover art displays a vibrant, stylized fruit basket with whimsical bird and fish motifs, characteristic of mid-century graphic design. Ideal for collectors of vintage culinary literature or those looking to expand their fruit-based repertoire, this volume covers every course from appetizers to desserts. The dust jacket shows some wear and discoloration consistent with age, adding to its authentic mid-century appeal. Dust cover is worn but the book is in overall excellent vintage condition with minimal age/wear.