The Garrulous Gourmet – William Wallace Irwin (1967)

Author: William Wallace Irwin
Compiled & Edited by: Ted Moloney
Foreword: Lloyd Ring “Deke” Coleman
Illustrations: Line drawings by Robert Chaddock
Publisher: Ure Smith, Sydney
Year: 1967
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 126 pages
Size: Approx. 20 cm

Description

The Garrulous Gourmet by William Wallace Irwin is a lively vintage food and cooking title with a strong focus on French cuisine.

Compiled and edited by Ted Moloney, with a foreword by Lloyd Ring “Deke” Coleman and line drawings by Robert Chaddock, the book combines food writing, culinary observations and recipes in an entertaining mid-century style.

Published by Ure Smith in 1967, it is an appealing piece of Australian culinary publishing and a quirky addition to a collection of vintage cookbooks and food writing.

Condition

Poor. Covers are grubby, with marks and soiling also affecting some pages, particularly around the edges. The book has a well-used appearance and general wear consistent with considerable previous handling.

A reading or reference copy rather than a collector-grade example.

Why You’ll Love It

An unusual 1960s Australian food title with a French culinary focus. Its well-used condition gives it plenty of vintage character and makes it a practical copy for readers interested in old cookbooks, culinary history and nostalgic food writing.