Sweets by Tim Richardson

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Sweets by Tim Richardson

In Sweets, Tim Richardson takes us on a magical confectionery tour, letting his personal passion fuel the narrative of candy's rich and unusual history. Beginning with a description of the biology of sweetness itself, Richardson navigates the ancient history of sweets, the incredible range and diversity of candies worldwide, the bizarre figures and practices of the confectionery industry, and the connection between food and sex. He goes on to explore the role of sweets in myth and folklore and, finally, offers a personal philosophy of continual sweet-eating based on the writings of Epicurus.

A delicious blend of anecdote, history, and investigative reporting, Sweets is the perfect gift for anyone who loves candy.
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ISBN 13 9781582343075
ISBN 10 1582343071
Title Sweets
Author Tim Richardson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury USA
Year published 2003-11-05
Number of pages 392
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.