The Ultimate Cake Decorator by Janice Murfitt and Louise Pickford is published by Joanna Lorenz with Hermes House in 2001. the like new book is 255 pages of colorful pictures, descriptions, and directions on how to cake cakes, decorate cakes, and make a cake look like something else, like Pizza. Measures 9.5 x 12 inches This book is hardcover, it has a few faded black marker marks on the back outside cover, other than that there are no writing, marks, bent pages, or damage. Learn how to ice, frost, glaze, work with chocolate, food coloring, piping, flowers and fruit. Who knew there was so much to learn about cakes, well its probably in this book. Makes a nice addition to your home bakery library or gift to a friend with supplies