"Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2" by Julia Child is a vintage trade paperback book published in 1983 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. This nonfiction culinary treatise, part of the "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" series, focuses on French cuisine and recipes. With illustrations by the authors and a total of 648 pages, this cookbook is intended for young adults and adults who are interested in individual chefs, restaurants, and regional ethnic cooking, particularly French cuisine. Fans of Julia Child and French culinary arts will find this revised edition to be a valuable resource and a delightful addition to their collection.