Flo Braker The Simple Art of Perfect Baking. William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1984. Author-signed first printing. Illustrations by Kristee Kreitman. 0688025269 506 pages. Volume, measuring approximately 7.5" x 10.25", is bound in gilt-lettered quarter dark brown cloth and cream paper-covered boards. Book is in fine condition. Dust jacket is well preserved in plastic cover. Inscription appears on front flyleaf and reads "To Tom, / Enjoy! And may your baking, be / simply perfect. / Sincerely, / Flo Braker / Feb. '86." "With so many quality cookbooks available, the secrets of excellent cooking have become household practice for millions of Americans. But prior to the publication of this book, the mysteries of achieving an airy meringue, a hazelnut buttercream, even a simple pie crust or a basic chocolate cake, have eluded many of us and kept us from becoming the bakers we have always wanted to be. Flo Braker's "The Simple Art of Perfect Baking" at long liberates the baker in each and every one of us. People who have never dared to bake at all, home cooks who have attempted a considerable variety of desserts,even seasoned professionals, can learn everything that's needed to produce great desserts, from the simplicity of a cornmeal pound cake ll the way to the majesty of a soufflé feuilleté."