The new EDC is being supplied with all Thermomixes sold atm - from 9 April. It is substantially different from the current book, in looks, style and moderately different in terms of content.
Yes, it can be purchased for $40 from Group Leaders, although if you host a demo in May you can purchase for $25 or receive a new EDC free if someone buys at your demo.
I saw it at my last training as one of our team was at Thermofest and all attendees there received one free.
I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one as one of my recipe conversions got chosen to go into this publication. It doesn't give customer or consultant names any more though but if you have any comments on Steamed Ginger Puddings I'd be very keen to hear your comments.