James, Julie. "Collection Development "Cookbooks": Cooking Up the Basics." Library Journal (2005). Library Journal. 1 June 2005. Reed Business Information. 9 July 2009 www.libraryjournal.com.
Discusses where to start when developing a cookbook collection. Mentions that beginning cooks are attracted to photographs as well as easy to follow and clearly written instructions. Also mentions that name recognition is key to patrons, and they will usually gravitate towards authors/personalities they are familiar with. Suggests that ringbound editions do not hold up to heavy circulation, and that lack of readable titles on the spines can also determine whether a book will circulate or not. Truly a case where the book is decidedly judged by its cover. Provides a list of the "must have" classics as well as some selections just for beginners.
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