I have seen the book recommended frequently in the last few years. I have seen the price fluctuate greatly as it is out of print as well. It seems to go up as demand goes up. Which is true of nearly everything. I was elated to find it here on Amazon and at a fraction of the price. It is very well written. Ken Kawasumi knows his sushi. All your Sushi questions are sure to be answered here.There are a lot of good recipes and more than a few whimsical rolls. They might not be something you would use regularly but would be perfect for those special occasion parties.Your guests will be amazed at your unique & decorative rolls. Either way you are sure to find something you haven't tried before. I have only tried a few so far, and they all turned out well. If you love sushi and want to make it at home and save a lot of money pick this book up. You are sure to find many you and your family will love. Sushi is really fun to make and not too complicated. Be sure and pick up a bamboo rolling mat to go along with this book and you are ready to go.