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With The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book, Carolyn Wyman may have just written the definitive book about all things Philly cheesesteak. Beginning by describing the cheesesteak’s birth and also including chapters on cheesesteak culture, recipes for different cheesesteak components and concoctions, and “cheesesteaks abroad” (with “abroad” translating as “anywhere but Philly”), the bulk of Wyman’s book is the individual descriptions of 38 local steak joints ranging from the obvious to the unexpected. Each cheesesteakery’s entry is accompanied by a box containing useful info such as directions, specialties, grill seasoning, and type of roll used. Full of photos both new and vintage as well as heaps of interesting factual tidbits, The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book could teach even the most die-hard cheesesteak fanatic a thing or two. It also includes a DVD called This Is My Cheesesteak by Ben Daniels, which provides even more info. Get your hands on a copy now if you want to be well-read by the time of Wyman’s bike tour of some of the steak stands included in the book on July 11. You can also attend her slide show and book signing at the Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia on July 22.