The Book of Spices (Book Of...) (Hardcover)

~ Alain Stella (Author)

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Product Description

A series of large-format, lavishly illustrated books covering a range of subjects, including a discussion of the historical dimension and the cultural significance of the theme in question. Each title contains a number of specially-commissioned photographs alongside rich archival material, and includes a full bibliography as well as an exclusive connoisseur's guide full of useful facts and addresses. Both informative and inspirational, the books in this series are all international best-sellers.

About the Author

ALAIN STELLA has written both The Book of Coffee and The Book of Tea. He lives in France and Egypt.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Flammarion; illustrated edition edition (January 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2080136658
• ISBN-13: 978-2080136657
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,929,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spice Art, September 21, 2000

By A Customer

This book has the most beautiful photographs of spices and the growing and processing overseas. It is a coffee table book for spice enthusiasts.