Mud Book [Hardcover]

John Cage (Author), Lois Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 1988

A cookbook for the truly imaginative cook and a good-natured satire of art, books, and creation in general.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 46 pages
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams; First trade edition. edition (September 5, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810915332
• ISBN-13: 978-0810915336
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mud Pies are to make and to look at, not to eat., October 14, 2001

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Sharon Rosner (La Jolla, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mud Book (Hardcover)

Contrary to what the editorial review says, this is not a "good-natured satire". This book is both a serious and fun guide for making mud cakes and pies. Everybody can do it! The fact that the result might not be edible does not detract from the value of this little book. The illustrations are great, and the language is suited both for children and adults. If you have ever read Walter DeMaria's words on meaningless work, you will surely appreciate this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Notes from the Underground, June 2, 2000

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courtney J angermeier - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mud Book (Hardcover)

So we can't all make music like the Velvet Underground but mud pies are an art form achievable by virtually every humanoid life form. Of course there's a certain ammount of finesse that comes only with time and practice, but Cage's meticulous instructions exist as a solid framework for beginners in this sublime craft. The illustrations are just the sort of inspiration an amateur mud pie or cake maker needs to get those creative juices flowing.

5.0 out of 5 stars A +, July 25, 2011

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Peg Browning "Ms Peg" (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mud Book (Hardcover)

This is the BEST first cook book ever. Years ago I bought it for my daughter as her first cookbook (she is now 23) and I also just purchased it for a friend's little girl. We "love" to make mud pies and cookies... My daughter asked me "mom please save my mud cook book, someday I'll share it with my daughter" so it is still in my kitchen after all these years - and moves, it is a treasure.