Broken book

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The spine of my copy of Hamelman'S  Bread, A baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes has   broken, and I have not used it roughtly.  Has anyone else had this happen?

 

Sue inTallahassee

Toast

It's been discussed here in the past. Mine is like that.

Jim

Toast

I'm on my second copy and the same thing has happened. Does anyone know if the 2nd edition is any more robustly constructed?

My 1st ed split at Pain au Levain. I guess that tells a story of sorts :-) 

One of the first things I noticed when I opened the second edition is that the binding is more flexible, like a real textbook. When you lay it on the counter, it stays open. The book doesn't snap shut when you let go, and the pages don't flip when you turn your back. It has a more lasting feel to it.

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That's my reason for buying the second edition, Patsy.   My copy's a wreck now!

Andy

for responding with helpful comments.  I guess I have the option of buying the second edition