CHILD, JULIA, 1912 to 2004

Julia Child

American chef.

Books
6
Editions tracked
10
First editions
6
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Julia Child books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1961Mastering the Art of French CookingKnopf
  2. 1968The French Chef CookbookKnopf
  3. 1971Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1Knopf
  4. 1989The Way to CookKnopf
  5. 2000Julia's Kitchen WisdomKnopf
  6. 2006My Life in FranceKnopf
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What order should I read Julia Child's books in?

In publication order they begin with Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961), then The French Chef Cookbook (1968) and Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 (1971). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Julia Child's first book?

The earliest book we list is Mastering the Art of French Cooking, first published in 1961.

When was Julia Child born?

Julia Child was born in 1912 and died in 2004.

How many Julia Child books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Julia Child across 10 editions, 6 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Julia Child book is a first edition?

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