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The Art of Sushi

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The Art of Sushi by Franckie Alarcon offers a captivating journey to Japan to explore the intricate world of sushi. Through detailed encounters with traditional starred chefs, innovative young cooks, and the artisans behind the ingredients, the graphic novel unveils the precision and passion involved in creating this celebrated culinary art. Beyond food, it provides insight into Japanese culture and craftsmanship, revealing the obsession with quality that defines sushi-making.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for graphic novel fans, food enthusiasts, and readers interested in Japanese culture and cuisine.

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Fly to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. After revealing the secrets of chocolate to us, Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do you really know sushi?

The author travelled to Japan to meet all the players involved in the making of this true work of culinary art. From the traditional starred chef to the young cook who is shaking up the rules, including all the artisans and producers involved, this book covers the most emblematic of Japanese products from A to Z. A fascinating journey of discovery that, along the way, tells a lot about Japan itself.

You'll never believe the precision and detailed obsession with quality ingredients involved.

Informative and appetising. This straightforward food-fan comic offers armchair tourism and meal-plan inspiration. – Publisher's Weekly

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Publisher's Weekly praises the book as "informative and appetizing," describing it as a straightforward food-fan comic that combines armchair tourism with meal-plan inspiration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681122854

Publisher: Ablaze, LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: NBM Publishing Company

Illustration: 160 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Born in the port town of Brest, Brittany, Franckie Alarcon studied graphic arts in Nantes, and after a few years as a graphic artist, decided to go freelance as illustrator and comic artist, realizing various graphic novels for prominent French publishers. He is the author of The Secrets of Chocolate.

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