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Edible Selby [Hardcover]

Todd Selby , Chad Robertson , Sally Singer
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 25, 2012
Photographer Todd Selby is back, this time focusing his lens on the kitchens, gardens, homes, and restaurants of more than 40 of the most creative and dynamic figures working in the culinary world today. He takes us behind the scenes with Noma chef René Redzepi in Copenhagen; to Tokyo to have a slice with pizza maker Susumu Kakinuma; and up a hilltop to dine at an inn without an innkeeper in Valdobbiadene. Each profile is accompanied by watercolor illustrations and a handwritten questionnaire, which includes a signature recipe. Reveling in the pleasures of a taco at the beach, foraging for wild herbs, and the art of the perfectly cured olive, Selby captures the food we love to eat and the people who passionately grow, cook, pour, and serve these incredible edibles every day.

Praise for Edible Selby:

“Todd Selby has turned his curious eye to the kitchens of some of the world’s most imaginative cooks, artisans, and foragers. Far too often, food and the people who produce it are hidden behind closed doors or lost in an industrial food system, so it’s heartening to see this book champion those who have nothing to hide. With Todd’s trademark good humor and disarmingly quirky style, Edible Selby is a pure celebration of the creativity and authenticity of the wonderful individuals who are bringing real food to the table.”

- Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant

“Todd Selby’s foray into the world of food is every bit as intriguing as his eccentric take on the world of interiors. Long live Signor Selby!”

- Simon Doonan, Barneys New York creative ambassador

Edible Selby captures the energy and excitement of today's food world. This book is pure Selby.”

- Thomas Keller, The French Laundry

“Books On My Gifts List…Photographer Todd Selby’s scrapbook reportage on passionate cooks and famous chefs around the world. Messy, magnificent, inspiring.”
Food & Wine magazine

“Exploring the world for food, that’s what Edible Selby is all about…and hopefully, you get really hungry when you read it.”
New York Daily News

“Photographer Todd Selby has an uncanny eye for the beauty of the unconventional kitchen; in his second book, he features cooks, chefs, and other culinary creative types in their workspaces—complete with recipes and witty hand-drawn illustrations.”

Saveur


“This is a book to read on the couch and leave there. Next you’ll want to go to the kitchen and get crazy and make a mess. You will let your hair down, and the meal will be infused with life.”
—TheKitchn.com


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Todd Selby is an interiors, fashion, and portrait photographer and painter whose work has been featured in British Vogue, Nylon, New York magazine, and the London Sunday Times. He lives in New York City. Sally Singer is the editor of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. She lives in New York City. Chad Robertson is the James Beard Award–winning co-owner of Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Abrams (September 25, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810998041
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810998049
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.3 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Todd Selby was born in California in the 1970's. He has been
gainfully employed as; a translator and Tijuana tour guide to the
International Brotherhood of Machinists, a researcher into the
California strawberry industry, as a Costa Rican cartographer, a
consultant on political corruption in Mexico, an art director at a
venture capital firm, an exotic flower wholesaler, a Japanese clothing
designer, and as a vermicomposting entrepreneur.

Todd currently lives in New York City. His current pastimes include scanning,
eating fancy cheeses, buying ipods and breaking his computers. He also
enjoys checking his email on his iphone. He is working on a personal
project shooting creative people in their spaces http://www.theselby.com which is now available as a book published by Abrams.

Customer Reviews

The book is wonderfully illustrated and rich in content. James Penfold  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
Would recommend it to anyone who loves food and design. JI  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
This book is the perfect holiday gift for a loved one or coworker. atk  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Anyone who watch Bravo, HGTV or The Food Channel, and who had the delight of reading Edible Selby, will understand why I think this will be the basic for a hit TV show. It's an entertaining and unique cookbook for foodies and style fans. From the very first page of beautifully shot photographs and stylish hand written messages, you see a great deal of love went into this production that travelled around the world. Even it's pullout stickers and colorful table of contents will identify this cookbook is like no other. It's a travel and pop culture feast too.

Todd Selby is on his way to building "The Selby" into the next superstar brand. A must read and proudly display at home book, and perfect for gifting.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Edible Selby is a must for art lovers world wide... November 23, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I cant begin to tell you how excited I was to finally receive my copy of Todd Selby's latest episode Edible Selby. The book is wonderfully illustrated and rich in content. Todd seems to have a way of capturing the truth in people, and this book is no exception. From all of the amazing people in their spectacular environments, to the mouth watering food that habituates their kitchens and dinner tables, this book is a fantasy that promises to keep on giving. I cant wait to try out the recipes, and the fridge magnets (illustrated by Todd himself) are such a great touch. I highly recommend this piece of stunning literature, and the only question left to say is where are you going next Todd? We are all eagerly awaiting your next endeavor...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Armchair Eating! November 11, 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Loved this book for its delightful idiosyncrasies! Photographs of food makers of all stripes aside hand-written interviews by Selby made me rush to my kitchen to whip up the salted caramel apple pie from the Four & Twenty Blackbirds sketched recipe. The author captures with grace, the stories of food makers in hidden places, bustling cities, and backyard beaches. The underlying focus of the book is more about foodways and culture than recipes, leading the reader to open h/her mind to the myriad ways creatively prepared food is important to our planet and its diverse peoples. This storybook is a visual trip and from opening the cover to reading to the end took me through one entire night!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Photos and Watercolors October 3, 2012
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Todd put together a strong follow up to The Selby Is In Your Place. This book focuses in on food. Although I'm not a foodie, I appreciate the love and care with which the book's subjects approach cooking. The photos are combined with written interviews, drawings, and water color paintings. Disclosure: Todd is my brother, thus the same last name. If you love photography and/or food, I strongly recommend this book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious! October 3, 2012
Format:Hardcover
What a fantastic book! It's so wonderfully shot and designed, and the people chosen to be in it are compelling and very interesting. I want to go to all of these places!!
It's a great follow on from his previous book but still staying within the same realm. It's a hard thing to do but I feel that book has really pulled it off.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable Feast October 3, 2012
Format:Hardcover
The Selby has done it again! A true foodie inspiration. I will take this book on all my travels. It is a foodies must have!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars #FOODFAN October 2, 2012
Format:Hardcover
This book is a real good follow up to "The Selby is in your place". Now stepping into the intimate places of chefs alike, this book gives you everything you want in a dining recommendation. The book's photography, illustration and design all come from clear food fan. You can trust that Selby is excited about everything he sees, smells and tastes. Listen to your food friends, this book is top! yeaaa!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Page after page of beautiful inspiration October 1, 2012
By Ang
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fantastic read for those who seriously love food, and all the designer-types who crave visual stimulation. All pages are filled with The Selby's watercolor illustrations, handwritten questionnaires, and signature recipes from the talented people he documents.
Truly a fantastic book I will come back to time and again for illustration, food, and photography inspiration. Thank you Selby!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Eddible Selby is a great gift for fathers, mothers, or friends.
The pictures within this book are awesome. They make you wish you could eat everythingt that is being cooked in front of you. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stuart Worthington
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Very quirky. This guy has a great eye. Loved the pics and illustrations. Would recommend it to anyone who loves food and design.
Published 1 month ago by JI
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
This cookbook is awesome! Especially if you are someone who likes photos. Makes for a great gift for a foodie or traveler
Published 2 months ago by mnfrank11
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you wanna go out to eat
This book is awesome. As per ususal, the Selby does an amazing job highlighting his subjects and their passions, this case being food and restauranteurs.
Published 4 months ago by HH
4.0 out of 5 stars Great pics!
My in laws are major foodies and cookbok collectors. This was a great addition to their collection. The photography is superb!
Published 4 months ago by Happy in SA
5.0 out of 5 stars One of a kind book for lovers of life
A truly gorgeous book full of surprises and little details to puzzle and pore over at your leisure. If you are interested in food, cooking, photography, creativity, sustainability... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sibelius
4.0 out of 5 stars It's good.
I had brought 'The Selby Is In Your Place'
It's set out just as nicely as that book, however, not as interesting. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hannah McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative book but may not be useful to the chef
I really love all of The Selby's work and style and this book did not let me down. Big and beautiful it will capture the attention if anyone interested in graphics and creative... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Terry L. Agena
5.0 out of 5 stars unique gift
sent as a gift. recipient very happy.A bit different than the usual foodie book.some stories as well as cooking ideas and recipes
Published 5 months ago by runner
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
I got this book for my husband for Christmas. The photos are beautiful, and there is so much wonderful insight from everyone interviewed. Love it!
Published 5 months ago by Heather
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