This is a slim volume, and it was written for the British market (metric measures) but this is a great little book. Not surprising as Anne Willan ran a cooking school in a France. There are detailed instructions with photos to guide any cook. Plus, a variety of pastries and fillings to entertain even experienced cooks.
Someone just presented me with a beautiful Swiss rolling pin. I thought I'd thank him by using it to make something tasty and beautiful. This book has recipes that meet both qualifications. Again, I love the pictures showing the various steps as well as what it *should* look like.