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9781906155506: A Visual History of Cookery
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ISBN 10 : 190615550X ISBN 13 : 9781906155506
Editeur : Black Dog Publishing Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

A Visual History of Cookery provides a selective documentation and a stunning graphic account of the history of western cookery and its influences. Covering the diverse culinary histories of England, France, Italy, Spain and the United States, the book explores the origins of each country's cuisine through to the present day. Illustrated with an exciting array of historical and contemporary images, from an extensive catalogue of books, paintings and photography, the book is a vibrant visual catalogue that explores the history of cookery in all its aspects. Using images from the earliest surviving cookery books, to the publications of famous cooking personalities or recent times - including Larousse Gastronomique and Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management - A Visual History of Cookery offers a regional and cultural discussion of cookery that is global in scope, assessing the role of food in modern phenomena such as nouvelle cuisine and convenience dining, as well as the impact of fast food in our society. With text by Elisabeth David, Anthony Bourdain and the famed chef Ferran Adriá of Spain's El Bulli restaurant, A Visual History of Cookery is a beautiful, engaging book that is sure to whet the appetite of food and cookery fans alike.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A Visual History of Cookery provides a selective documentation and a stunning graphic account of the history of western cookery and its influences. Covering the diverse culinary histories of England, France, Italy, Spain and the United States, the book explores the origins of each country's cuisine through to the present day. Illustrated with an exciting array of historical and contemporary images, from an extensive catalogue of books, paintings and photography, the book is a vibrant visual catalogue that explores the history of cookery in all its aspects. Using images from the earliest surviving cookery books, to the publications of famous cooking personalities or recent times - including Larousse Gastronomique and Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management - A Visual History of Cookery offers a regional and cultural discussion of cookery that is global in scope, assessing the role of food in modern phenomena such as nouvelle cuisine and convenience dining, as well as the impact of fast food in our society. With text by Elisabeth David, Anthony Bourdain and the famed chef Ferran Adriá of Spain's El Bulli restaurant, A Visual History of Cookery is a beautiful, engaging book that is sure to whet the appetite of food and cookery fans alike.

Revue de presse

Bound to whet the appetite of foodies, homemakers and designers. A beautiful new book that is a feast for the eyes. --The Independent

The book guides us through culinary imagery from the Roman Empire to the present day via paintings, photographs, illustrations and adverts. --The Guardian Online

A beautiful new book that is a feast for the eyes. --Independent

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Éditeur
Black Dog Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
190615550X
ISBN 13 
9781906155506
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
352
Éditeur
McCorquodale Duncan
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible