- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; First Edition edition (6 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747588031
- ISBN-13: 978-0747588030
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 458,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'This is, first of all, a really good book about Spain, and the atmosphere of beautiful and ingenious novelty which pervades its traditional life. It is also a serious and well-informed account of one of the great and abiding delights of Spanish life, its food, which reflects a country's regional variety, its history and its addiction to pleasure.' Colm Toibin 'Richardson knows stuff about Spain we fly-by-nights can only guess at.' Guardian Praise for OUR LADY OF THE SEWERS: AND OTHER ADVENTURES IN DEEP SPAIN: 'Witty and knowledgeable fascinating.' The Times 'Puckish, witty, casually erudite delivers acute and sharply observed portraits of both people and places' TLS
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This beautifully written book goes beyond the familiar (paella, Rioja and oranges from Seville) to the heart of the country, its culture and its food. It's a wonderful read.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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A pleasure to read,
By Kurt (London!) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain (Hardcover)
This is more than just a book about food. It's a record of a cultural journey, a travel journal, an analysis of the national psyche and a relaxing, informative read.
What struck me most is that the writer is not precious about food the way so many food writers are. A real pleasure and I am so happy I chanced upon this book. I am going to look out for some of his other work next.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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The real Spain,
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This review is from: A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain (Paperback)
A look at and a taste of the real Spain. Properly researched and written by someone who actually knows the country - not something you can say about a number of other recent books on Spain and how she eats. This and Menu del Dia by Rohan Daft are by far the best recent books on traditional Spanish food.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A classic gastronomic delight!,
By Sevillana (Cambridgeshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain (Paperback)
This book is a must for everyone who wants to find out the stories behind the regional food of Spain. This book is so well written and researched - a joy to savour each page. I am keeping this book on my bookshelf and am planning my trips to San Sebastian and the Basque country as a direct result. This work is of such high quality. Thank you Mr Richardson for such a fine book.
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