Description
1979 edition. Dust jacket has some wear significant tears along the sides, with one corner of the jacket torn off. Hardcover itself is in good condition and has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of the “Health Food Cookbook” is a fascinating time capsule of the health food movement that swept the United States in the late 1970s. Published in 1979, it captures the era’s growing interest in natural and organic foods, vegetarianism, and alternative diets. Authors Mary Burrow, Jackie, and Norwak were pioneers in this field, introducing readers to a wide range of wholesome ingredients and cooking techniques that were considered unconventional at the time. Despite its worn dust jacket, this book’s sturdy hardcover and clean interior pages invite modern readers to explore the roots of today’s wellness cuisine. Collectors will appreciate its historical significance as an early publication that helped shape the way Americans thought about food and nutrition.
