Offered: The Four Seasons Cookbook . By Charlotte Adams, James Beard . ISBN 0517133873 . Copyright 1971 . Printed and bound in Italy by Mondadori . The Ridge Press Inc, Crescent books a division of Crown Publisher, Inc. . Contents vary by seasons . James Beard writes: "This is a highly unusual cookbook for the reason that if reflects twelve years in the history of one of the truly fine restaurants ever to grace the city of New York. Furthermore, the recipes are the work of a bunch of chefs. The home cook is fortunate to have these specialties brought within reach. Like the restaurant's menu, the recipes are based on the changes of the seasons and on the idea that certain foods are best enjoyed in their own time . Measures 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 5/16 inches . 319 pages . Hardback .