Which American chef co-authored the influential cookbook 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking'?
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Julia Child
Published in 1961, this cookbook was designed to translate complex French techniques for American home cooks and took nearly a decade to complete. Julia Child later became a household name when she launched her television show, 'The French Chef', based on the book's success. Interestingly, the original manuscript was over 700 pages long and was initially rejected by publishers for being too encyclopedic.