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>A few weeks ago the Observer on Sunday (a UK national newspaper) ran a
>lengthy article about the upcoming English translation of 'Il Cucchiaio
>d'Argento', aka 'The Silver Spoon'.
>
> According to the article, The Silver Spoon is, 'a 55-year-old, hefty
> 1,264-page cookery book. They say that it's been the most popular recipe
> book in Italy since 1950 and is the book every bride is given on her
> wedding day. Now into its eighth edition, it's about to be published in
> English for the first time.'
>
> So has you heard of this book? Is it really so very basic to Italian
> kitchens? Does every bride really receive a copy on her wedding day? More
> to the point, is it worth the 25 pounds that Phaidon are charging for it?
>
> RobtE

Some other person asked in this NG the same thing, some times ago.
Yes! It's a good book, but it isn't true that every bride receive a copy!
Cheers
Pandora