1967 Hawaii Cook Book, James Michener Intro HB DJ. The First Completely New Hawaiian Cookbook in 25 Years "Hawaii Cookbook and Backyard Luau by Elizabeth Ahn Toupin with introduction by James A. Michener. This hardbound book has 216 pages, with the original dust jacket, intact and tightly bound, the slightest bit of wear on the dust jacket. Illustrations by Natalie Williams. Delightful recipes, a Book Club Edition copyright 1967.