And the winner is

Auszug aus dem Buchreport 9.2005 (german)

Winner:

Gâteaux à la Parisienne, Mrs. Yukiko Ohmori
Foreword by Pierre Hermé
(Shibata Publishing Co. – Japan)

The Japanese have a real passion for desserts. They are very open to foreign techniques, which they are now mastering with their unique flair.

Winner:

Paco Torreblanca
Fotos : Francesc Guillamet
(Vilbo – Catalunya – Spain)

A stunning book, both from a technical pastry point of view, and for publishing. The photographer is again Francesc Guillamet.

Honourable Mention:

Die Süsse Küche, Das Österreichische Mehlspeiskochbuch,
Toni Mörwald, Christoph Wagner
(NP Buchverlag-Austria)

Austrian pastry is among the best in the world, this book is also among the best.