Dear All,
Bob asked when my book will be out and I am pleased to be able to report
that it should be in the book stores just after Thanksgiving (Amazon is
already taking orders). It is called, "The Bread Baker's Apprentice:
Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread" (Ten Speed Press). You will notice
in the acknowledgments a hearty thank you to over 100 members of the list
who tested recipes--couldn't have pulled it off without your help. It turned
out quite nicely, I think, with over 150 full color instructional and
product photos including a wonderful cover shot of one of my students, a
young Japanese woman named Fumie Shibazaki, holding a 4 pound pain Poilane
loaf that she had just baked. As soon as we took the picture everyone
instantly knew it was our cover shot! Ron Manville did a fabulous job with
the photos and Ten Speed created a beautiful format and design.
If anyone is interested in having a signed copy I'll be happy to mail
you one. The book retails for $35, but with my author's discount I can send
you one for $30, including shipping costs and tax. Send a check to me at 78
South Hill Drive, Cranston, RI 02920, and I'll send it out as soon as
possible (I'm supposed to get my shipment of books by week's end). If you're
planning to give it to someone else let me know who to sign it to.
Also, if you're in the area, we're having the official publication party
on Thursday Dec. 6th at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, from
4:30-6:30pm. Let me know if you want to come and I'll give you directions.
Thanks again for all your help. I look forward to your feedback.
Best Regards,
Peter Reinhart