A History of Cookbooks

Name: A History of Cookbooks
Brand: Unknown
SKU: 9780520391499
Price: 50.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

From Kitchen to Page over Seven Centuries

By Henry Notaker

Series: California Studies in Food and Culture

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.59

( 27 ratings, 7 reviews)

Summary

The History of Cookbooks by Henry Notaker examines the evolution of cookbooks from ancient times to the modern day, tracing how they have shaped and mirrored the changes in culinary culture. The book delves into the ways recipes and texts have documented social rituals, technological advancements, and cultural exchanges throughout history. Through detailed analysis, Notaker provides insight into the interplay between food and society over the centuries.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$50⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

A History of Cookbooks

$50⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in culinary history and want to explore how cookbooks have evolved over time. It offers fascinating insights into the cultural and social roles these cookbooks have played throughout history, providing a unique perspective on the art of cooking and its influence worldwide.

A History of Cookbooks

Description

A History of Cookbooks provides a sweeping literary and historical overview of the cookbook genre, exploring its development as a part of food culture beginning in the Late Middle Ages.

Studying cookbooks from various Western cultures and languages, Henry Notaker traces the transformation of recipes from brief notes with ingredients into detailed recipes with a specific structure, grammar, and vocabulary.

In addition, he reveals that cookbooks go far beyond offering recipes: they tell us a great deal about nutrition, morals, manners, history, and menus while often providing entertaining reflections and commentaries.

This innovative book demonstrates that cookbooks represent an interesting and important branch of nonfiction literature.

Series: California Studies in Food and Culture

View all

Yerba Mate

By Julia J.S. Sarreal

Paperback

$56⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Cuisine and Empire

By Rachel Laudan

Paperback

$56⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Pierogi Problem

By Fabio Parasecoli and Mateusz Halawa and Agata Bachórz

Paperback

$56⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Nile Nightshade

By Anny Gaul

Paperback

$52⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
A History of Cookbooks

By Henry Notaker

Hardback

$75⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
A History of Cookbooks

By Henry Notaker

Paperback

$50⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Cumin, Camels, and Caravans

By Gary Paul Nabhan

Hardback

$56⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Encyclopedia of Pasta

By Oretta Zanini De Vita

Paperback

$50⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Kingdom of Rye

By Darra Goldstein

Hardback

$47⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Kingdom of Rye

By Darra Goldstein

Paperback

$47⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Untold History of Ramen

By George Solt

Paperback

$66⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
Yerba Mate

By Julia J.S. Sarreal

Hardback

$180⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Henry Notaker's A History of Cookbooks is praised for its detailed research, inviting readers to appreciate cookbooks as literary works and providing a fascinating account of publishing history since the advent of the Gutenberg press. This engaging work enhances understanding of historical kitchens, being particularly valuable for food and literary historians due to its exploration beyond simple instructional texts. Notaker's passion and scholarly rigour make it a worthy reference for serious students and any comprehensive library.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520391499

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 33 b-w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 400

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Henry Notaker History & Military Non-Fiction Series: California Studies in Food and Culture

About the Author

Henry Notaker is a literary historian who taught courses in food culture and history for over a decade. He was a foreign correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation and a TV host of arts and letters shows and documentaries. He is the author of numerous books and articles on European and Latin American contemporary history, food history, and culinary literature.