The Joy of Cooking is a vintage cookbook written by Irma Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker. It was published by Signet in 1973 and is a first printing edition. The cookbook is a paperback format with 849 pages and is illustrated by Ginnie Hoffman and Beverly Warner. The book covers a wide range of topics including cooking, baking, and regional American cuisine. It is a non-fiction book that provides entertainment and enjoyment for those interested in cooking.