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The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

by Jeanne Bourin, John Feltwell, Nathalie Bailleux
₱737.55 ₱341.55 54% off
The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition - Thryft
The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition - Thryft

Journey through chocolate's historical and sensory delights.

If you've ever relished the comfort of chocolate melting on your tongue, imagine diving into its rich history with "The Book of Chocolate." The updated visuals and engaging narrative transform this book into a multi-sensory experience, beyond just taste. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard chocoholic, the mix of recipes, expert insights, and captivating illustrations could deepen your appreciation for every velvety bite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

by Jeanne Bourin, John Feltwell, Nathalie Bailleux
₱737.55 ₱341.55 54% off
ISBN: 9782080304797
Authors: Jeanne Bourin, John Feltwell, Nathalie Bailleux
Publisher: Flammarion
Date of Publication: 2005-02-22
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Food and Drink, Microhistory, Culinary, Cooking
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 13 readers)

Description

Based on the original Flammarion title, The Book of Chocolate, this lavishly illustrated book, now edited and brought up to date, takes readers on a journey through the history and production of the world's most seductive chocolate. Learn how the cocoa bean, first enjoyed by the Aztecs, has traveled around the globe to produce endless variations of chocolate. Through the eyes of food critics, chefs, journalists, and historians, this book explores the rich history of chocolate, along with a modern-day investigation of its many flavors and forms.A list of tantalizing recipes and a guide to the finest purveyors of chocolate worldwide make this volume indispensable to chocolate lovers everywhere.If the list of recipes is not enough to bring out the chocoholic in you, just look at the delicious illustrations, specially commissioned photographs, rare vintage posters, and fine paintings all in honor of this favorite confection.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Journey through chocolate's historical and sensory delights.

If you've ever relished the comfort of chocolate melting on your tongue, imagine diving into its rich history with "The Book of Chocolate." The updated visuals and engaging narrative transform this book into a multi-sensory experience, beyond just taste. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard chocoholic, the mix of recipes, expert insights, and captivating illustrations could deepen your appreciation for every velvety bite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.