On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:50:37 GMT, jt august > wrote:

>I am currently seeking copies of every major rev of JoC. I have the 65,
>70's and the current versions, and I will eventually inherit the mid
>50's update, leaving me to just track down an original text (as printed
>from inception to the mid 50's), if I have my revision dates correct.

Ha! I have the 1965 and the 1978 versions, thanks to my mother and
grandmother, and I do like the recipes there. I have no plans to buy
the latest version (what is it, 2002?) as all I've heard is that the
recipes are flavor free, anathema to my definition of the joy of
cooking.