Gastronomica [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION]

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Combining a keen appreciation for the pleasures and aesthetics of food with the latest in food studies, Gastronomica is a vital forum for ideas, discussion, and thoughtful reflection on the history, literature, representation, and cultural impact of food.

In each issue you’ll find:

Provocative Analyses--the latest interdisciplinary research from noted scholars that considers the relationship between food and culture throughout the world

Lively Features--from news to techniques, design to reviews, poetry to prose, Gastronomica presents a mix of articles and features by culinary professionals, historians, architects, photographers, poets, artists, and others

Sumptuous Images--photographs, illustrations, and art depicting the richness and vibrancy of food and our joy in preparing and consuming it

Product Description

Combining a keen appreciation for the pleasures and aesthetics of food with the latest in food studies, Gastronomica is a vital forum for ideas, discussion, and thoughtful reflection on the history, literature, representation, and cultural impact of food.

In each issue you’ll find:

Provocative Analyses--the latest interdisciplinary research from noted scholars that considers the relationship between food and culture throughout the world

Lively Features--from news to techniques, design to reviews, poetry to prose, Gastronomica presents a mix of articles and features by culinary professionals, historians, architects, photographers, poets, artists, and others

Sumptuous Images--photographs, illustrations, and art depicting the richness and vibrancy of food and our joy in preparing and consuming it

Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: University of California Press
• ASIN: B000472YUS
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #399 in Magazines (See Bestsellers in Magazines)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for the intellectual food lover, October 19, 2004

By	jeanne Lemlin (Great Barrington, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a professional cook who has an expansive collection of cookbooks and food magazine subscriptions, and Gastronomica, without a doubt, is in a class by itself. It's a magazine that relishes all aspects of food culture, from indepth explorations of particular cuisines to quirky analyses of fun foods. Topics as diverse as coca-cola, Vietnamese pho, the parrot eaters, egg creams, irradiated foods, tea drinking, and the all-American butter cake are just a few of the always interesting, usually provocative, and oftentimes entertaining articles you'll read.
This offbeat, classy magazine is for the thinking food lover. What a treat!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a magazine for the reflective cook, October 6, 2004

By	a reader (USA) - See all my reviews

Gastronomica is a thoughtful, inspirational magazine, filled
with insightful commentary on all aspects of food. The well-researched articles reflect the individual passion of its contributors; it is for the "thinking cook" who values substance over fluff.

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "New Yorker" of food, October 7, 2004

By	Jeffrey P. Miller "Jeff Miller" (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The "New Yorker" for food is often how I describe this magazine to colleagues and friends. The articles are well written, though occasionally idiosyncratic. It is one of two magazines I subscribe to (the other being the New Yorker.) If the alleys and byways of food are as interesting to you as the grand boulevards, then this magazine will appeal to you. It is not Gourmet or Martha Stewart (not that I have a problem with either of those titles, this magazine is just different), but if you enjoy food writing about varied topics from a slightly academic point of view this magazine would be a good choice.