They look good as well. I'm also a sucker for old books, though, so it's more than enough to justify the Gastronomique purchase.
I have these TOP SECRET RECIPE books that show you how to make Oreos and Mars bars and Super Pretzels and Reeses and all sorts of things.
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Secret-Rec.../dp/0452269954
It's a very fun book, and the sequel is more of the same.