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Fictitious Dishes: An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals by [Fried, Dinah]

Fictitious Dishes: An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals Kindle Edition

by Dinah Fried (Author)

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Fifty Iconic Culinary Scenes from Literary Classics Sure to Delight Readers, Foodies, and Photo-Junkies Alike

Fictitious Dishes serves up a delectable assortment of photographic interpretations of culinary moments from contemporary and classic literature. Showcasing famous meals such as the madcap tea party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the watery gruel from Oliver Twist, the lavish chicken breakfast from To Kill a Mockingbird, the stomach-turning avocado-and-crabmeat salad from The Bell Jar, and the seductive cupcakes from The Corrections, this unique volume pairs each place setting with the text from the book that inspired its creation. Interesting food facts and entertaining anecdotes about the authors, their work, and their culinary predilections complete this charming book, which is sure to whet the appetites of lovers of great literature and delicious dishes.

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File Size: 15384 KB
Print Length: 128 pages
Publisher: Harper Design (April 15, 2014)
Publication Date: April 15, 2014
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00DB3AB1Q
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Clever concept, but execution could be better

May 4, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I wish Amazon offered the option of half stars as I would have given this a 3 1/2 star rating. I absolutely loved the concept of the book, the selection of stories, the fun tips/facts, and the excerpts, but admit I was a bit disappointed by the actual execution of the photos.

For starters, I was definitely expecting this to be a full-size book for displaying on a coffee table or the like. It's actually small--about the size of a paperback novel. I could forgive that, but honestly, the photos also feel a bit dull--they lack the vibrancy and style I typically expect from modern day food photography.

I'm a food blogger and writer, so I spend much of my days reading blogs and cookbooks; I felt like most of these photos didn't really measure up to the quality of work that is available out there. The styling and colors were a bit retro and simple, which worked for some pictures, but not others (especially the ones that were meant to show abundance or wealth). There was no excitement in the photos--fine for the bowl of gruel in Oliver Twist, but certainly not what I'd expect from some of the other books.

Most bothersome was the way that the photos didn't always match the descriptions. The bright yellow American cheese in Holden Caulfield's Swiss cheese sandwich was an obvious discrepancy. I have no idea what the dish in the American Psycho picture was meant to be.

It reminds me a little bit of that disappointment you get when a movie based on a book doesn't quite live up to the original words.

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Dissatisfied

January 31, 2015

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I was so excited by the promise the book held. But it left me wanting, wanting someone else to have written it someone more in love with the words that describe food and with food itself, someone who could do more than arrange many different plates in a similar fashion, one who understands the bland whiteness of Holden Caulfields Swiss cheese sandwich, and who would understand that yellow cheese is just not right. Someone who knows a day be is not just a beef stew and that the elaborate intricate beauty of a full English tea is not a bunch of cakes crammed in a plate. Also The little footnotes were useless, a recipe would've been fantastic.

Reading this was like ordering a dish that promises delight but leaves you feeling a bit queasy and still hungry.

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Doodah Mac

Small, repetitious and design-schoolish

June 28, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I bought this for a gift for a cook. Didn't give it to her because it is more for a reader. (Unless the cook is fond of recipes featuring four graham crackers and a mug of milk - total.) The fault is in my expectations. I thought the book would be much larger. It is downright tiny. (Read the dimensions, Doofus.) I also expected recipes from real meals of literature. None. Clearly the author had fun gathering the props for overhead shots of place settings and food -- of sorts. (See graham crackers.) These were for a design-school project and have that clever-undergraduate look. Nicely arranged but not particularly creative. No real surprises or aha moments. The title is the best feature of the book. Enjoy it in passing. But pass.

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Mel

Fine Dining Portion Sized

February 17, 2015

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

The pictures and descriptions are gorgeous. I can only give this item 3 stars though as I had thought this would be more of a coffee table book. While it is nice to have for inspiration and reminders of some of my favorite literary scenes, I definitely expected it to be larger.

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A well photographed and cute book

July 22, 2017

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I loved seeing the foods from various classics pictured. A neat thing to browse through. I wish recipes were included though.

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Hayley Macon

Great idea, skimpy book.

August 24, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I love the idea for this book, but there is just a photo and bit of info about each reference and dish. Perhaps I should have read the details more carefully, but I was expecting recipes with each dish. I planned to use the to make literary dishes for my book club. This is just an ok photo book. It's clear the author is passionate and that's a great, but I wish there was more to the book. If there's another edition, perhaps the author can post recipes on a website.

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devoted reader

Disappointed in the book

June 2, 2015

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I don't know why, I guess because I didn't carefully read the description, but I thought this book would include recipes for these fictitious dishes. Disappointed in the book. However, the bookseller got it here quickly and it was in excellent condition.

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Terrie Farley Moran

Wonderfully creative review of literature

July 27, 2014

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This book is amazing fun. The author took dozens of meals from beloved works of fiction and took a picture of the meal and then these is a short discussion of how the meal fit in the book. I bought it as a curiosity but it is so highly entertaining, I would highly recommend it.

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