What is Simone Beck's highest-rated book?

"Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1: A Cookbook by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck" is Simone Beck's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 4.8/5.

How many Simone Beck books are reviewed on LuvemBooks?

We have reviewed 1 book by Simone Beck.

What genres does Simone Beck write?

Simone Beck's books span genres including Cooking & Food.

When was Simone Beck born?

Simone Beck was born in 1904 and passed away in 1991.

Simone Beck - Author Profile

Simone Beck

American

1904 - 1991

Simone "Simca" Beck was a French cookbook writer and cooking teacher who, along with colleagues Julia Child and Louisette Bertholle, played a significant role in the introduction of French cooking technique and recipes into American kitchens.

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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1: A Cookbook by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck

4.8/5

A New York Times bestseller first published by Knopf in 1961 and still in print, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 is a foundational French cookbook co-authored by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle, designed to translate the full logic of classic French cuisine for the American home cook — and widely credited with reshaping how the country thinks about food.

Reviewed Apr 16, 2026

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