{"product_id":"op-a-guide-to-pink-elephants-2-vols","title":"OP: A Guide to Pink Elephants (2 vols)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichards Rosen Assoc., New York, 1952, 1957. Comb bound. Fine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlific cookbook author Ruth Chier Rosen, in partnership with her publisher husband Richard, self-published a number of “Handy Aid Books” for kitchen use. Their 1952 cocktail book, \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Pink Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, was inspired by Ruth’s own invention, the “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foodofthefifties.wordpress.com\/thoughts-of-the-week-january-2012\/\"\u003ebartender box\u003c\/a\u003e,” which she designed as a defense against her husband’s accusation that women are poor cocktail makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributing the problem to lack of resources—namely a handy book of recipes—rather than an inherent ineptitude, Rosen compiled instructions for dozens of common cocktails, including the appropriate glassware. The husband and wife team published the recipes a year later in the form of a compact, handily tabbed book with the plastic comb binding along the bottom so that it opens like a Rolodex (look it up, kids).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first volume was such a success, selling some 3 million copies, that a second volume appeared in 1957. Both books include sections on brandies, cordials, gin, party drinks, canapes, rum, scotch, vodka, whiskey, and wine. Between the two, you’ll be well-versed in both the classic and the esoteric—and even pick up some advice on how to best stock a wine cellar (1934 was a good year for just about anything, but avoid a 1927 Bordeaux).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small disclaimer: While the subtitle boasts “200 most requested mixed drinks on alcohol resistant cards,” there are in fact slightly fewer—but \u003cem\u003enearly \u003c\/em\u003e400 cocktails should still get you in the realm of seeing pink elephants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer both volumes in Fine condition, including their original pink boxes. \u003cstrong\u003eScarce \u003c\/strong\u003ein this condition and rarely seen offered together. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KNOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41514409853061,"sku":"[Ruth Chier Rosen]","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/5046\/0549\/files\/rosen_guidetopinkelephants.jpg?v=1770315298","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/products\/op-a-guide-to-pink-elephants-2-vols","provider":"Kitchen Arts \u0026 Letters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}