Portrait of an Oyster (eBook)

A Natural History of an Epicurean Delight

Andreas Ammer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
170 Seiten
Greystone Books (Verlag)
978-1-77840-128-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Narrated with awe and gusto, Andreas Ammers Portrait of an Oyster is a must for all who find their joy on the half shell Funny, thoughtful, and tastebud-piquingForeword ReviewsA gorgeously crafted exploration of the oysters role in art, culture, cuisine, science, and historyfeaturing stunning full-color illustrations.Everyone recalls eating their first oyster, just like they remember their first kiss Portrait of an Oyster delves beyond the shucked shell to reveal the rich and surprising world of the oyster and the artists, philosophers, explorers, and chefs the mollusk has inspired across the centuries. Illustrated with full-color paintings, vintage advertisements, line drawings, and archival photographs, Portrait of an Oyster shares intriguing insights into the biology and cultivation of oysters as the author embarks on an expedition across Europe and North America to taste some of the worlds best.Did you know that oysters shift their gender several times over the course of their lifetimes? They have one muscle that serves to keep their two shells clamped firmly shut, and a heart and basic circulatory system largely dependent on seawateralthough they have no brain or known nervous system.In the French region of Marennes-Olronwhere much of the technology of modern oysters farming was pioneeredoysters are still considered among the finest in the world. Like champagne, oysters from this region are protected by geographic distinction laws, with some even getting initials lasered into their shells, to preserve their prestige. Portrait of an Oyster travels across France, Europe, and North America, sampling some of the best oysters and restaurants in the world, including in the UK and Copenhagen, and then Boston, New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco.This books stunning features include:Full-color paintings, vintage advertisements, and archival photographs.Intriguing insights into the biology, reproduction, and cultivation of oysters.Sumptuous travelogs to renowned oyster restaurants and oyster farms.Unique backmatter: A glorious guide to global oyster varieties, with drawings and descriptions of each specimen.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.4.2025
• Reihe/Serie: Marvels of Nature
• Illustrationen: Falk Nordmann
• Übersetzer: Renée Von Paschen
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Grundkochbücher
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Themenkochbücher
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Hydrologie / Ozeanografie
• Schlagworte: ART • Chef • cooking • Culture • foodie • food writing • Gift • Gourmet • History • home cook • Marine Biology • Mollusk • painting • Seafood
• ISBN-10: 1-77840-128-7 / 1778401287
• ISBN-13: 978-1-77840-128-2 / 9781778401282