Logan Circle Cooks: A Culinary Collection from the Logan Circle Community of Washington, DC

Washington DC: Logan Circle Community Association, 1987. Very Good. Washington, DC: Logan Circle Community Association, 1987. First Edition. Octavo (22cm); 196pp. White illustrated wraps; black comb binding. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. Wraps bumped and toned with a few small stains at front. Binding sound. Textblock, endsheets, and interior pages lightly toned. Two pages of former owner’s typewritten correspondence laid-in at front. A Very Good or better copy of this collection of recipes attributed to Logan Circle residents.

Includes a contribution from Marion Barry during his first term as mayor, “Shrimp à la Marion,” which encourages liberal use of Old Bay seasoning, naturally. Editor’s brief introduction describes the neighborhood’s history, the formation of its Community Association in 1973, and its enduring character. Of neighborhood traditions, Lipton writes, “... food is a good part of how we care about each other. These recipes, much like our community, come from many cultures and backgrounds.”

As of December 4th, 2025, we locate three copies in OCLC.