This hardcover cookbook, titled "The Joy Of Cooking" by Irma S. Rombauer, is a vintage piece published in 1997 by Bobbs-Merrill. 

It contains 1136 pages of recipes and cooking tips, covering a variety of topics such as cooking techniques, ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions. 

 The book measures 6.75" in length, 2.25" in width, and 9.5" in height.

 It is an original edition and written in English, with no personalization or inscriptions. 

The narrative type is nonfiction and the intended audience is young adults and adults. 

The book features Laura Hartman Maestro's illustrations and is a great addition to any cookbook collection.