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Ferran Adria has revolutionized the world of gastronomy over the last 20 years. So original and poetically sensible is Adria's approach to cooking that he is considered to be the greatest "artist of the kitchen" today. He has appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine as the leader of A New Nouvelle Cuisine and Time magazine included him in the 100 most influential personalities on the planet. Adria's restaurant, elBulli, was awarded 3 Michelin stars and recognized 4 times as the world's best restaurant by "The Restaurant Magazine".
Food for Thought explores the essence of elBulli's creativity with hundreds of color photographs of Adria's creations, including, for the first time ever, every single dish ever created by elBulli. Inspired by Adria's controversial participation in Documenta 12, this seductive volume features lively dialogue between the most potent critics and creators of the art and gastronomic worlds, including Heston Blumenthal, Bill Burford, Jerry Saltz, Massmiliano Gioni, Anya Gallaccio, Peter Kubelka, Antoni Miralda, Carsten Holler, Bice Curiger, Adrian Searle, Davide Paolini.
"Professionally, I can die after this book." --Ferran Adria
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Vicent Todoli | | Hardcover:
| 400 pages | | Publisher:
| Actar | | Publication Date:
| July 15, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 8496954684 | | Package Length:
| 9.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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 Not a CookbookMar 11, 2010
First of all, I am a cook, I bought this book because I thought I'd get some kind of idea into his arty type food, maybe some recipes or technique, nothing...This is an art book, It is interviews with artists and writers talking about his food, Nothing from the chef, personally as a cook I don't care what artists and writers have to say about food. So if your looking for an art book, i'm sure this is a good one, if your serious about cooking look somewhere else.
 A simply fascinating and amply rewarding browse for anyone who appreciates the culinary arts in generalFeb 11, 2010
Deftly compiled and expertly edited by the team of Richard Hamilton and Vicente Todoli, "Food for Thought: Thought for Food" is a profusely and impressively illustrated 400-page compendium showcasing the culinary artistry of Ferran Adria (Head Chef of elBulli, Barcelona). In addition to displaying Adria's superbly crafted culinary dishes, "Food for Thought: Thought for Food" includes a great deal of background information on both his personal and professional life. Of special note are the informed and informative essays on Adria contributed by other chefs and food critics. Enthusiastically recommended for academic and community library collection, "Food for Thought: Thought for Food" is a simply fascinating and amply rewarding browse for anyone who appreciates the culinary arts in general, and the gustatory genius of Ferran Adria in particular.
Great Art/Food bookDec 15, 2009
I love Ferran Adria's style and food. It is wonderful when you can relate art and food on the same level. I am a chef and besides the food, you can tell he makes emotional conections through food that gives you familuarity yet experience of the unknown.
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if you like to think about food beyond a Rachel Ray 10 minute recipe....Nov 26, 2009
Get the book. If only for the pictorial history of all of Ferran Adria's work. At the Amazon price it's a lot of fun for the foodie home chef. Some of the Intellectual introspection on the food you can take or leave, but I found the viewpoints damned interesting. Food really can be art if you start with that thought!
Food as ArtAug 19, 2009
Ferran Adria is a true artist, and was invited to participate in an "exhibition" in Kassel. For 100 days (summer, 2007), 2 patrons of a gallery were invited to ElBulli, arguably the finest restaurant in the world, and provide some feedback to the gallery and restaurant. This book is the chronicle of that memorable summer.
Cooking is the world's oldest art. Chef Adria has taken the finest ingredients and transformed them into masterpieces. In his art form, the creations are more ephemeral. As well as a feast for the eyes, the art here involves touch, taste and smell.
I understand that ElBulli is closing next year. We can only hope that Chef Adria makes his art more available to the world.
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