The copyright is 2000. It looks like it was republished from a book that was done in 1953. It includes "What's your weight loss personality?" and many "It worked for me!" success stories. It also has great color pictures, some a full page, of every recipe. There is no dust jacked because the artwork is printed on the front and back covers of the book. Bid it up for your new fan, Darlene! (Remember, I'm shipping it for FREE :-) )