So as I have delved into bread baking, the name Calvel has surfaces quite a few times. Typically I would get the book from the library or buy and check to check out. Unfortunately this book retails for almost a 100 bones new and the cheapest used I can find goes for around 60. That is completely outrageous as far as I am concerned.

The few reviews I have found that seem adequate seem to agree that the book was poorly translated thus obfuscating the lessons taught by Calvel.

So, before I go out and spend tons of 'dough' on this book, do you think it is worth it? If so, what does it provide say that other books don't?

Thanks a ton fellow bread bakers. OH... and has anyone seen the video's that the Bread Bakers Guild of America on Calvel? That retails for a $150... again... if anyone has seen it, is it worth the price to own it???????