It still feels a bit surreal to say this but in just 3 days my book, The Boy Who Bakes, will be be hitting bookshop shelves across the country, and will even be in shops around the world in countries as far away as Australia!! It has been such an amazing experience writing this book, I can’t wait for everyone to see it – I really am very proud of it. There is very nice broad mix of recipes from delicious but simple cookies to slightly more advanced triple layer cakes, with a smattering of desserts, pastry and ice creams in between.
I really hope everyone who buys a copy enjoys baking from it and I’d love you to post pictures of your baking on my Facebook page).
It only seems like weeks ago that I signed my contract and started work on the recipes but it was actually almost a year ago, back in December of 2010. For months my life followed a basic pattern of bake, taste, write, bake, taste, write over and over until the day was up. Spending my day coming up with new recipes was the stuff I dreamed off, a creative outlet was what I had been looking for – I was so thrilled to be doing what I loved.
As I started the process I moved to London and if it wasn’t for friends, and especially my boyfriend, I wouldn’t have eaten a proper meal for months. Spending my days testing recipes meant I never really wanted to get back in the kitchen and cook, or eat for the matter. I actually didn’t cook myself a meal the whole first month of recipe testing.
One of my favourite parts of the whole process was the photography. I was very lucky to have an amazing team on the photoshoots including a wonderful photographer called Yuki Sugiura, who has helped create a gorgeous book. We shot the images over 11 days and seeing the book come to life in front of me was thrilling!
Thanks to everyone who helped me put this book together and to everyone who reads this site, your continued support means a lot 
If you’d like to get your hands on a copy you can order the book from Amazon.
Happy Baking!
© Edd Kimber
Can’t wait to try the recipes out. I’m preordering my copy right now.
And of course I’ll be posting photos of the results of my baking.
/Anna-Maria, Sweden
Congrats on the book! Looking forward to trying some recipes out
Congratulations Edd and good luck!!!
What a great video and that tart looks amazing.
Congratulations on the book, can’t wait to see it on the shelves.
Congratz on the upcoming release of your cookbook, Edd! I’ve been an avid reader of your blog, and was wondering if there will be a US release of the book, and if so, do you know the date for that? I haven’t been able to find any information online… Look forward to hearing more when the book comes out! Best wishes.
Hi Andy, yes a US release should happen spring next year, no exact date set yet though
Trailer is adorable.
Enjoyed flicking through Si’s copy of the book at the cocktail party, it looks fabulous!
Go, Edd!
Adorable is what we were aiming for, actually it was light and fun but adorable works too
Love the trailer! From the the look of the photos seems like the photographers have really represented YOU in the book. Looking forward to finding it downunder.
Thanks really glad you said that, I really think the photos are just what I wanted
Dont know what shops it will be in but its online here http://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?productType=917504&keywords=the+boy+who+bakes
Hello Ed, I live in Western Australia and have ordered your book for myself and my eldest Daughter Sheliece, we so look forward to receiving your book soon. When are you planning the next one.
Well done, Edd. Looking forward to trying out your recipes. You deserve a big hug…
Who would have thought that young, quite lad in a Buck House apron, fretting over a slumped walnut and coffee cake at the Great British Bake Off prelims would now be a sucessful author?
I’m sure I’m not the only one who knew you’d go far. I’m really proud of you, well done *hugs*
I’m really looking forward to reading your book and trying all – and I mean all – the recipes!
Great news on the book and looking forward to making some recipes
Great News on the cook book and looking forward to seeing it on the shelves and I’m sure all your hard work will pay off.
Hi Edd,
Yay! Congratulations on a great book. Xx
The book arrived today and I’ve pored through it at least 6 times! I have a plethora of cookery books but i tend to pick and choose my favourite recipes from each. With yours, I genuinely want to make every single thing in it! In fact it just leaves me wanting more, so I’m well-chuffed to see the site has more recipes
Congratulations! That trailer (and the pie within it) is gorgeous.
I’ll definitely keep an eye out for the book here in New Zealand, if not, will hit up the Book Depository website.
As someone who wants to write a cookbook this is inspirational stuff
Just ordered the book and very excited to try out the recipes. Look out for the pictures on Facebook.
Drew
Hi Edd. I got my copy of your new book yesterday: the recipes look great and the photography is so rich and enticing. I’m not sure where to begin, there’s so much that looks good in the book, but I’m certain once I get going it’ll be hard to stop. Good luck with it!
I saw your book in a shop the other day – it looks fantastic! It’s full of great sounding recipes with original flavourings; I want make so many of them! I’ll definitely be buying it.
I got your book delivered the other day & was delighted when it came.Fantastic book with loads of delicious looking recipes and photos.Can’t wait to try a few now!
What a great video! Amazing looking tart. I just got back into the country and am looking forward to checking out your book.