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Wilder Shores of Gastronomy
Twenty Years of the Best Food Writing from the Journal Petits Propos Culinaires Edited by Alan Davidson Foreword by Harold McGee
In 1979, a remarkable culinary congress took place at Richard Olney's kitchen table in London, where he was entertaining Alan and Jane Davidson. Stumped by an edict from his publishers at Time-Life, Olney was looking for an outlet to print a few recipes for later inclusion in his "Good Cook" series. The idea of a journal took shape, and with the help of Elizabeth David, a remarkable venture began. Sixty-seven issues later, Petits Propos Culinaires is still directing its critical eye at the obscurer corners of the food world. In addition to the formidable trio of Davidson, Olney, and David, such esteemed food writers as Jane Grigson, Claudia Roden, and Charles Perry became regular contributors, ensuring a spirited, erudite discourse with each issue. THE WILDER SHORES OF GASTRONOMY is the first-ever anthology of writings from this seminal publication. Hand-selected by Mr. Davidson, the anthology reflects the remarkable breadth of the journal. The arcane ("An Experiment in Bronze Age Cooking") rubs shoulders with the practical ("Photographers' Cheesecake"), exotic ("Among the Yoruba Mushroom-Eaters"), and highly entertaining ("The Great Norwegian Porridge Feud"). The result is a highly eclectic collection of extraordinary food writing.
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Extraordinary Collection of Culinary Essays, some quite deep.......2005-07-22
`The Wilder Shores of Gastronomy', edited by Alan Davidson and Helen Saberi, from articles selected from the journal `Petits Propos Culinaires' is comparable to those hefty books of collected papers we typically studied in advanced undergraduate and graduate Philosophy classes. In the world of culinary studies, most of these articles are just as weighty as theoretical studies of concepts such as `memory', `explanation', `space', `time', and `meaning'.
The big difference between philosophical investigations and culinary `research' is that culinary investigations have no methods of their own. Virtually all culinary studies are really studies of botany, philology, chemistry, history, geography, or even jurisprudence. The thing which commonly sets the very best culinary research apart from these other studies, especially in the hands of its greatest practitioners such as Elizabeth David and her disciples, Jane Grigson, Alan Davidson, and Claudia Roden is the great sense of fun in carrying out this research simply because it is fun to do.
Although this very English journal with the very French name is filled with relatively light, enjoyable pieces by a wide range of writers, it was created by a collaboration of Elizabeth David, Alan Davidson, and Richard Olney for a very serious, practical purpose. Richard Olney had just been given the role of editor in chief of the Time-Life series of books on `Food of the World'. And, the publishers insisted that no recipe be printed in these volumes unless it had previously been published. This put Olney in a bind, as he had perfectly good recipes that were not allowed, as they had not already appeared in print. Soooooo... the renowned Ms. David and her henchmen create the food journal `Petits Propos Culinaires' (PPC) and promptly run two articles by Richard Olney, writing under two different pseudonyms, and Olney has his published recipes. Both articles appeared in Issue 1 of PPC, but only `Aubergine Gratin' by pseudonym Nathan d'Aulnay is collected in this anthology.
A sense of the range of issues covered by PPC can be seen by looking at the section names under which the 71 articles are collected. There are:
Scoops and Distant Beachheads, highlighted by a three article series by a great number of collaborators doing a whimsically canted but very serious investigation into the woody `Bois di Panama', an apparent ingredient in an important Lebanese confection especially popular around Easter.
Culinary History, featuring an article by Claudia Roden on Arab influences on western cooking, including the finding that that very French technique of the braise can be traced back to Arab practice.
On Your Plate, featuring an article on the varieties of olive oil. While most articles are pretty arcane, some few, like this one, may be old hat to dedicated foodies, especially as olive oil is such an important ingredient these days.
Books and Cooks, including, sadly, memorial essays by Davidson on M.F.K. Fisher and Elizabeth David who both died in 1992.
Exotica, such as an essay on mushroom growing termites of Uganda.
Recipes, including several by Richard Olney (disguised and in the plain)
Finally, there is a short section with selections from the journal's `Notes and Queries', or, answers to readers questions or simply volunteered observations on things of interest.
This is not the sort of book, like the `Larousse Gastronomique' to which you refer when you need an answer. On the other hand, it is not necessarily something you want to read from cover to cover, although I suggest that the dedicated foodie do just that. This is a place where, if you do not already know the work of Davidson and Olney and David and Grigson, you can see a sample of their writing which makes them so revered among people who know their work. Ms.David's pieces in particular are clever in the extreme.
On the other hand, if you are not a dyed in the wool foodie and may wish to simply sample writing by Elizabeth David, I suggest you go to her later collections such as `An Omelette and a Glass of Wine' or `South Wind Through the Kitchen'. Similarly, if you really want high-end writing on French cuisine, consult Richard Olney's `Simple French Food' or David's `French Provincial Cooking'.
If you are a big fan of John Thorne, Jeffrey Steingarten, or James Villas, then embrace this book with both arms and enjoy yourself.
Funny, Fascinating, Informative. Better than Best!.......2003-05-23
From the pages of an small English food journal, "Petits Propos Culinaires," available only by subscription, comes a remarkable anthology, a veritable page turner. Started in 1979, by Sara and Alan Davidson and shaped by the views of Elizabeth Davidson and the immediate requirements of Richard Olney (you'll just have to read the intro), PPC set out to explore the less trammeled areas of food study.
The results - a distillation of 20 years - range from the hilarious (an experiment in cooking while driving, "Manifold Absurdity") to the erudite (restoration of a 1670s manor kitchen, "Ham House"). Most essays contain elements of both. The book is divided into seven sections, the articles briefly described in a succinct chapter introduction and each article headed with a background note.
The book begins with "Scoops," and includes an exposé on the identity of the trendy red peppercorn, the origin of Summer Pudding and the ongoing labors of INTERSPI, the intercontinental spicy mystery detectives, in sniffing out the humble origins of a spice with a fancy name. "Culinary History" explores the Japanese evolution of British curry rice, "An Experiment in Bronze Age Cooking," and the history of hunting and eating herons, while "On Your Plate" focuses on particular dishes, such as the ins and outs of snails, the real deal on olive oil and the infamy of eggplant.
"Books and Cooks" includes "Breakfast with Jane Austen" (delightful!), food with Chekhov and Rossini and a Thai funeral cookbook. "Exotica" has several related pieces on the culinary charms of worms and snakes as well as an American mountain boy's 19th century observations of trail food. While many of the essays feature recipes, the "Recipes" section homes in, including a must-try strawberry jam, a Russian Easter Kulich and a pine-scented mussel feast. "Notes and Queries" is the journal department for odds and ends, letters from and to the editors on any number of obscure subjects, from politically correct food terminology to French kitchen fads.
Not all of the writers are professional food writers (though many of the best are present) but the writing is, without exception, lively and personable, even though most of the essays come with source notes. There are lots of inside jokes, but the reader never feels left out, and the essays are fascinating, informative and witty. This should be a hit with anyone interested in food (who isn't?) and should win PPC armies of new subscribers (contact info provided on the last page).
An excellent collection of articles about Food.......2003-01-11
Those of you who are familiar with Petits Propos Culinaires have probably already purchased a copy of this book. In short, this book is what you would expect it to be. A collection of articles from the best journal concerning food history and exotica available in the English language.
Book Description
As good as gold, this book satisfies the tastes of anyone with a curiosity for old white metal and rhinestone jewelry.
The award-winning producer of the Hidden Treasures: Antique and Costume Jewelry video series brings you this beautiful book, featuring more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry. Filled with 400 color photographs that bring these glittering baubles to life, the book details white metal and rhinestone jewelry of the 1920s-1940s. Readers will learn the history of rhinestones, the different types of metal and rhinestones used during this era, and the fashion trends that influenced the designs. An extensive pricing and identification guide covers signed and unsigned foreign and American pieces.
Leigh Leshner has been collecting vintage jewelry since she was 11 and has been a dealer for more than 12 years. She participates in antiques shows, provides appraisal services, and is considered one of the foremost experts on vintage jewelry.
• Features more than 1,000 pieces of jewelry
• Extensive pricing and identification guide
• Showcases both signed and unsigned pieces, as well as foreign and domestic
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Great guide for earlier pieces.......2007-04-02
This is a great early guide for those earlier pieces that you don't often see in the other costume/vintage jewelry guides and therefore often hard to tell what they are worth. This book has plenty of pot metal made pieces, white rhinestone pave pieces, and lots of dress and fur clips. This is not a guide for beginners in collecting. My only disappointment would be the same I have with other guides - I would love to see the back of pieces; maybe not all of them of course, but I think it lends to a great education for the serious collector who isn't the most knowledgeable yet - like me! :)
Slightly out of date prices -eBay not a reliable source.......2006-05-04
eBay is NOT the be all and end all for collectible jewelry. Half of the people list items as "Bakelite" for example when they don't even know what it is. eBay is NOT the place for serious collectors of vintage jewelry. Half the time you don't know what you are going to get due to uneducated buyers trying to cash in on the term "Bakelite". Any serious collector does not use eBay as a barometer for actual values of these beautiful collectible items. There is my two cents on the topic.
Makes You Hunger for More.......2005-03-03
Without a doubt, one of the best books on this period of jewelry. I have all the books in Leigh Leshner's series and cannot rate them high enough. Brilliant photographs, excellent jewelry samples and wonderfully informative on jewelry from this period.
Great pictures but questionable price guide.......2004-09-23
This book is one of the best books for illustrations of the white metal/rhinestone forms of jewelry. All the photos are of high quality and show the pieces well. I found the price advisories to be questionable because the values listed seemed very high for local auctions and dealers and WAY high for the eBay world. Perhaps this is because the publication was over 2 years ago so the prices are even older. All in all a nice book - just get a second opinion on any $ values.
white metal pictures.......2004-02-11
The author has wisely given us 400 beautiful pictures of
old white metal costume jewelry. Since so much is unsigned
the pictures will make it easier to evaluate pot metal pieces.
This is the first book devoted entirely to white metal and is
in a class all of its own. The illustrations make this a
"coffee table" book. The author establishes all the variables
taken in when pricing. All the jewelry in the book is mint
condition. In few words she also explains that the book is
devoted to the beauty and value of the jewelry, minimizing the
importance of signed pieces. Thank you Miss Leshner.
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Jewelry was one of the purest, and most successful, expressions of the Art Nouveau movement. It captured the atmosphere and the passion of the fin de sicle, as well as the moral and artistic freedom that characterized the period. Fresh designs and motifs were created with an intense excitement that was shared by artists all over the world. Sensuous animal and plant forms surged with new life; the female form struggled toward a new freedom, suggesting a long-hidden eroticism; and sunsets and changing seasons reflected the symbolic view of art in nature borrowed from the Japanese. This book deals with major jewelers in France--their inspirations, techniques, and themes--and then follows the parallel modern movement that spread through Europe and the United States. With a detailed reference section and a collection of dramatic photographs, this treasury will appeal to collectors and jewelry lovers alike.
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Impressive, comprehensive.......2007-01-10
A very good book about this period, no other one has covered the subject as this one.
complete but dissapointing.......2006-11-01
i wanted to know more about art nouveau jewelry and this book really helped me for that purpose.
it has lots of pictures and info about whatever there is to know and see.
the only dissapointment was that majority of the pics are in black and white. You miss out on all the enameling work colors..
also i expected to see more from lalique.
overall though its a good book for starters.
Beautiful and Informative Book.......2006-06-27
This book far exceeded my expectations for the price! The only minor criticism I have is that I wish ALL the photographs had been in color. A great deal......
FANTASTIC!!.......2006-04-12
Beautiful book, this book was much more than I expected. The pictures of jewellery and the information contained within was worth every penny.
Art Nouveau Jewelry.......2006-03-09
This is a gorgeous book with fine high quality photos and great history, but it lacks a price guide which would add greatly to the appeal.
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Over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps, and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folio. Elegant, copyright-free illustrations exquisitely detailed with flower, foliage and butterfly motifs. Readily adaptable to any design use.
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Great for tattoos.......2005-02-10
I LOVE this book, and have turned many of these designs into tattoos. Never seen anything like it on any other person, either.
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Meticulous reproduction of rare portfolio (1925-30) contains over 700 dazzling designs and motifs for buckles, clips, belts, mirrors, pendants, cigarette cases, rings, chains, necklaces, watchbands, brooches, studs, and charms. Invaluable, copyright-free source of authentic Art Deco designs for artists, jewelers, and period specialists.
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aunthentic Art DecoJewelery Designs: 837 Illustrations.......2003-02-07
good for student review but not for the designer of serious modern jewelery
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After the extravagant forms of Art Nouveau, the Art Deco movement represented a return to simplicity and severity. As this book richly demonstrates, in that period jewelry found a virtually unlimited source of renewal. Designers drew inspiration from the entire vivid spectrum of the plastic arts: riotous colors in explosive combinations from the Ballets Russes and the Fauves, geometric shapes from Cubism and Suprematism, the contrast of black and white from Neo-Plasticism, and a fascination with the mechanical world from Futurism. Nor were its exponents confined to the modern European world: an Egyptian vogue was prompted by the 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, while other themes were borrowed from the Far East, Persia, and Africa.
Art Deco Jewelry displays through sumptuous illustrations, coupled with a lucid and informative text, the creations of the haute joaillerie (jewelers such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels) and of the avant-garde designers—Jean Fouquet, Raymond Templier, Gérard Sandoz, Jean Durand, and Paul Brandt—to whom we owe some of the most daring and brilliant jewels of the period. There is also an exquisite range of accessories: dainty vanity cases fashioned with the maximum of detail in the minimum of space, boxes and cigarette cases, and a spectacular array of clocks.
With the addition of succinct biographies of the most innovative and influential jewelers of the day, a select bibliography, and a glossary, this book serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in the period or in superb examples of the jeweler's art. 792 illustrations and photographs, 261 in color.
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Charles Horner of Halifax: A Celebration of His Life and Work
Tom J Lawson
Manufacturer: GML Publishing
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The first book to explore the extraordinarily diverse production of the Horner factory between 1880-1984. Offers an insight into the design and production methods of mass market jewellery through the twentieth century. A Valuable and comprehensive portrait of a large and long-lived jewellery manufacturing business. Contains over
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Hatpin collectors you need this!!!!!.......2004-01-04
If you're going to collect, or already collect hatpins, you should have this book. It is just as informative and interesting as Lillian's books(if you collect you know who she is). This book gives the best history and pictorial history of hatpin manufacturing available. A most valuable quide for those who really enjoy the period hatpin and it's history. Foremost, you never know when you're going to get lucky enough to buy an authentic Charles Horner pin, and when you do-You'll know all about it's travels!
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Poor photos.......2006-02-22
While this book might be of some use to an antiques dealer, the photos are much to small and of to poor a quality to be of any use to a student of jewelry. I was very disappointed.
Could have been better.......2003-05-12
I think that this author had a lot of good information, but needed better help from an editor in organizing and presenting it.
The first section is disorganized and hard to follow. It was intended to cover the "inspirational forces" for Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry (people, places, ideas, and events) but the way it was presented made the information not very valuable, at least to me.
One thing I learned---while I knew that "nouveau" meant new, I learned that "deco" meant "young.
Section 2 had some wonderful color plates of pieces of jewelry and the third section had lists of designs, motifs, and materials for "new art" jewelry.
Section 4 had "thumbnail sketches" of jewelers, jewelry designers/makers, manufacturers and retailers.
The last section was an interesting glossary of jewelry terms and types. I especially enjoyed the information about hallmarks, enamel, combs, hatpins, and purses (mesh and beaded).
Complete,Concise, Comprehensive Guide.......2000-04-20
Baker presents a definitive guide to Deco and Nouveau Jewelry. She outlines the historical influences on the designs, offers beautifully photographed and representative pieces and concludes with a glossary and price guide. Her format is logical and the placement of the price guide as an addendum allows periodic updates that keep the book current. Overall a helpful guide for the novice or experienced collector and a pleasurable book for simply viewing lovely jewelry pieces. The paperback format allows affordability.
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