Anthony Bourdain

The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN. ‘Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino’ — A.A. Gill ‘Fantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli’ — Daily Telegraph After twenty-five years of sex,...

Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain is a masterful sequel to his groundbreaking debut, Kitchen Confidential. In this compelling and candid narrative, Bourdain delves into the tumultuous world of professional cooking, providing a raw and unfiltered look at the culinary industry’s evolution. Since the publication of Kitchen Confidential, the world of chefs and restaurants has undergone dramatic transformations. Bourdain explores these...

The definitive, career-spanning collection of writing from Anthony Bourdain, including unpublished and never-before-seen material, with an Introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe. Anthony Bourdain represented many things to many people – and he had many sides. But no part of his identity was more important to him than that of a writer; it was one of the central ways he saw...

Life-changing food adventures around the world. A Moveable Feast is a collection of traveller's tales set around the world. It transforms the planet into an endless all-you-can-eat buffet for mind, soul, and stomach. Writers include food celebrities Anthony Bourdain, Matt Preston, and Andrew Zimmern. Edited by Don George.

Welcome to the retirement home of Henry and Frances, ex-New Yorkers and professional assassins: a luxury hotel suite in an idyllic, tequila-drenched Caribbean hideaway. It's supposed to be all cocktails and sex on the beach. But when a job icing a Mafioso godfather goes awry, trouble hits paradise... in the form of a cross-dressing capo, a debauched Irish hard man...

Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain is a vibrant and unapologetically bold culinary journey that captures the essence of one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and cultural commentators. This masterfully crafted book is not just a collection of recipes; it is a vivid tapestry of Bourdain's life experiences, punctuated by his distinctive and irreverent voice. With a blend of...

All is not well at the Dreadnought Grill. The chef has a smack habit, the owner has been set up by the FBI, and in the midst of this, the sous-chef Tommy is just trying to do his job. As depraved as it is hilarious, Anthony Bourdain's first novel is street smart and spiced with drugged-up savvy, foul-mouthed feds, and...

Ten slices from the life of Bobby Gold: by night, the security chief of a mobbed-up New York City nightclub, by day, a reluctant bonebreaker and enforcer for Eddie Fish—his old college roommate, and best friend. Emerging from the 'gladiator school' environment of an upstate prison with an imposing physique and a reputation for skilled brutality, Bobby's a lonely, guilt-ridden...

Anthony Bourdain, life-long line cook and bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential, sets off to eat his way around the world. But being Anthony Bourdain, this was never going to be a conventional culinary tour. Bourdain heads out to Saigon where he eats the still-beating heart of a live cobra, and travels deep into landmined Khmer Rouge territory to find the...

‘Terrific … His love for his subjects – both the food and the cook – sings’ Telegraph ‘Christ, could Bourdain weave words ... the guy wrote like a poet’ Guardian A celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time – the inimitable Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world...

20th Anniversary Edition with a New Foreword by Fergus Henderson, Co-Founder of the St. John Restaurant Before there was The Bear, there was Bourdain. ‘Anthony Bourdain, like the Sex Pistols, created a movement not a following’ – Marco Pierre White ‘A book of the greatest hits of French food, nothing comes close’ – Matthew Ryle ‘Les Halles is peak brilliant...

A deluxe, annotated edition of Kitchen Confidential to celebrate the life of Anthony Bourdain, featuring new photo inserts. Over two decades ago, the New Yorker published a now infamous article, "Don't Eat Before Reading This," by then little-known chef Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain spared no one's appetite as he revealed what happens behind the kitchen door. The article was a sensation,...

'This compilation shows he was so much more than the sum of his television work' SpectatorThe definitive, career-spanning collection of writing from Anthony Bourdain, including unpublished and never-before-seen material, with an Introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe.Anthony Bourdain represented many things to many people – and he had many sides. But no part of his identity was more important to him...

From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain's New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search of the globe's greatest culinary adventures. "Bourdain shows himself to be one of the country's best food writers. His opinions are as strong as his language, and his tastes as infectious as his joy." - Sam Sifton, New York Times Book Review...

An updated and revised edition of Anthony Bourdain's mega-bestselling Kitchen Confidential, with new material from the original edition. Almost two decades ago, the New Yorker published a now infamous article, "Don't Eat before You Read This," by then little-known chef Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain spared no one's appetite as he revealed what happens behind the kitchen door. The article was a...

World Travel by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever is a unique travel guide that captures the essence of Bourdain's unparalleled adventures around the globe. This book is a heartfelt celebration of the life and legacy of one of our most beloved and influential food writers. Bourdain's exploits took him from the bustling streets of New York to the remote jungles...

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain offers a riveting journey into the culinary world as seen through the eyes of a seasoned chef. The book paints a vivid portrait of Bourdain's tumultuous and colourful career, providing a candid look at the behind-the-scenes chaos of restaurant kitchens. Readers are taken on an enthralling adventure from Bourdain's early days experiencing his first oyster...

'Terrific … His love for his subjects – both the food and the cook – sings' Telegraph 'Christ, could Bourdain weave words ... The guy wrote like a poet' Guardian A celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time – the inimitable Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world...