Régis Marcon : In the last few years, Régis Marcon has become one of the most respected chefs in France. Among his distinctions are two stars in the Michelin Guide; a 19/20 rating in the GaultMillau Guide, as well as being named their Chef of the Year, 2001; the Bocuse d'Or Taittinger International Award; the Brillat Savarin Prize; and the Prix La Mazille, 2001. The La Mazille prize recognized La Cuisine Chez Régis Marcon (the French edition of this book) as best book in France for respecting the traditions and values of good cookbook writing. Jean-François Abert : As a journalist, he was in charge of the cultural pages of the daily newspaper Lyon-Libération from 1986-1992. Abert also has written for Libération, Cuisine and Terroirs, and GaultMillau, among other publications. With Alain Chapel he co-wrote La Cuisine c'est Beaucoup plus que des recettes, and La Cuisine Immediate with Pierre Gagnaire.
Patrick André : Patrick André is a professional photographer, living in Clermont-Ferrand, where he opened his studio in 1981. Specializing in food photography, he works for advertisers, art book publishers, and many magazines.