The Greatest American Books of All Time on Techniques
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 675 | The Joy of Cooking | Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker | 1931 | American | English | |
| 2805 | Mastering the Art of French Cooking | Julia Child, Simone Beck, Louisette Bertholle | 1961 | American | English | |
| 6768 | American Cookery | Amelia Simmons | 1796 | American | English | |
| 13962 | Moonwalking With Einstein | Joshua Foer | 2011 | American | English | |
| 14554 | Modernist Cuisine | Nathan Myhrvold | 2011 | American | English | |
| 15923 | The Boston Cooking School Cook Book | Fannie Farmer | 1896 | American | English | |
| 17175 | Creamy and Delicious | Steve Katz | 1970 | American | Unknown | |
| 17175 | Flour Water Salt Yeast | Ken Forkish | 2012 | American | English |