Far Side of Eden: New Money, Old Land, and the Battle for Napa Valley - Couverture souple

Conaway, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618379800 ISBN 13 : 9780618379804

Editeur : Mariner Books, 2003

Synopsis

The Far Side of Eden In the tradition of his New York Times bestseller, Napa, James Conaway picks up the story he began a decade ago. The Far Side of Eden offers "a fascinating look at the political side of the wine revolution that put California's Napa Valley on the world map" (Miami Herald). Now, Conaway reveals, Napa is awash in dollars generated by the boom economy and the social ambitions it inspired. The valley is beset by new arrivals determined to have vineyards of their own and by cult-wine producers in thrall to fabulously expensive "rocket juice" (cabernet sauvignon) that few locals can afford - while established families wish to hold on to the old ways, and camp foll...

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"A quite important story, emblematic of our time." New York Times Book Review -- October 20, 2002

New York Times Book Review Notable Book

"Thoughtful, compelling and graceful narrative...it's a story that Conaway tells well, with considerable passion but also with due objectivity." The Washington Post

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Mariner Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618379800
• ISBN 13: 9780618379804
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384