This is a fantastic cook book by Jacques Pépin, titled "Essential Pépin : more than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food". It comes in a hardcover format with a length of 10.4in, width of 8.3in, and a height of 1.9in. The book was published in 2011 by HarperCollins and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and has a total of 704 pages.

It is a great addition to any cooking enthusiast's collection, with topics ranging from individual chefs and restaurants to regional and ethnic French cuisine. This particular version even comes with a DVD. So, whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this book is definitely worth checking out.