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Discover the fascinating world of culinary aversions with this BRAND NEW book, where esteemed novelist Alexander Theroux delves into the pet peeves of countless personalities. With an ISBN of 9781606999769 and published in 2017 by W W Norton & Company, 'Einstein's Beets' consists of a staggering 784 pages filled with humorous anecdotes and insightful perspectives on food. This unique study explores the bizarre and often hilarious food preferences and aversions of renowned figures, from Britney Spears to Ayn Rand. It examines their distastes—whether it's meatloaf, salads, or more peculiar culinary taboos—and how these quirks shape their lives and public personas. Through a mix of gossip, confessions, and thought-provoking commentary, Theroux brings to light the intricacies of dining preferences, reflecting on how tastes can reveal much about one's character. Packaging thought-provoking insights on food fetishes, food snobbery, and the all-too-common food phobias, this book is a must-read for food enthusiasts, culture buffs, and those who enjoy witty literature. Don’t miss out on this captivating exploration—after all, does the world not need an exhaustive examination of our collective culinary quirks? Shipping is free for this item, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781606999769
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 784
Description:
Britney Spears loathes meatloaf and śall lumpy stuff.ť Arturo Toscanini hated fish. Ayn Rand despised salads. Alexander Theroux™s Einstein™s Beets is a study of the world of food and food aversions. The novelist and poet probes the secret and mysterious attitudes of hundreds of people mostly famous and well-known toward eating and dining out, hilariously recounting tales of confrontation and scandalous alienation: it contains gossip, confession, embarrassment, and perceptive observations. 08 02 śDoes the world need an 800-page book on food phobias, as well as dislikes, simple preferences, aversions, obsessions, squeamishness, food fetishes, fixations, fashions, snobbery, and inverted snobbery? Simple answer: Damn right it does and with Theroux at the helm, you can™t help wondering why it wasn™t a thousand, two thousand pages long.ť
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781606999769
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 784
Description:
Britney Spears loathes meatloaf and śall lumpy stuff.ť Arturo Toscanini hated fish. Ayn Rand despised salads. Alexander Theroux™s Einstein™s Beets is a study of the world of food and food aversions. The novelist and poet probes the secret and mysterious attitudes of hundreds of people mostly famous and well-known toward eating and dining out, hilariously recounting tales of confrontation and scandalous alienation: it contains gossip, confession, embarrassment, and perceptive observations. 08 02 śDoes the world need an 800-page book on food phobias, as well as dislikes, simple preferences, aversions, obsessions, squeamishness, food fetishes, fixations, fashions, snobbery, and inverted snobbery? Simple answer: Damn right it does and with Theroux at the helm, you can™t help wondering why it wasn™t a thousand, two thousand pages long.ť