Gastro Obscura
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Gastro Obscura by Atlas Obscura
Wonder is around every corner, and on every plate. The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and traditionlike the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.
"Like a great tapas meal, Gastro Obscura is deep yet snackable, and full of surprisesIn these pages, you'll find riveting stories of human culture ancient and present, history, climate, mythology, commerce and geography -- all through the lens of that thing you thought you already knew: food. This is the book for anyone interested in eating, adventure and the human condition." --Tom Colicchio, chef and activist "Thumbing through this exquisite guide kept me at the breakfast table until dinner time." --Kyle Maclachlan, actor and vintner
Cecily Wong is a writer at Atlas Obscura, and the author of the novel Diamond Head, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, recipient of an Elle Readers' Prize, and voted a best debut of the Brooklyn Book Festival. She lives in New York. Dylan Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura, as well as a co-author of Atlas Obscura and The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid. He lives in Rosendale, NY.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781523502196 |
| ISBN 10 | 1523502193 |
| Title | Gastro Obscura |
| Author | Atlas Obscura |
| Series | Atlas Obscura Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Workman Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |