ix 131 pages, indexed, illustrated. The jacket is damaged at the head of the spine and also suffers from a short, closed tear at the back, also at the head. The body of the book is immaculate. "Edible seaweeds, also called sea vegetables, are marine growths or algae. For centuries they have been used in Asian, Irish, English and other cuisines to provide nutrition and flavour. This title offers detailed information and a wide variety of recipes." (publisher)