For centuries, Oysters have had the power to sustain and delight, inspiring writers and artists, lowly cooks and four-star chefs, laborers and gourmands, and everyone in between.
Overflowing with gorgeous original photography and fascinating anecdotes, Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw is the perfect book for oyster aficionados and newbies, foodies and chefs of all stripes, lovers of photography and art, the environment, history, and the sea..
It is the only book of its kind--a definitive visual companion to this iconic, much loved mollusk.
The book also features an oyster glossary and resource list.
Chapter Three offers exquisite photographs of more than fifty varieties of North American oysters, along with flavor profiles and "merroir." Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw concludes with highlights from the oyster timeline, depictions of Oysters in art through the ages and stories of Oysters as aphrodisiacs, and parses oyster myths and metaphors.
Chapter Two introduces readers to legendary oystermen and women from around the country.
Chapter One is a primer on all things oyster.
Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw is true to its title from start to finish.
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Jeremy Sewall provides personal insights, drawing on his New England lineage and his stature in the forefront of the current oyster revival.
In Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw, Marion Lear Swaybill presents a wide-ranging visual exploration of this iconic shellfish, including stunning portraits of more than fifty oyster varietals, the latest photographs from some of the country\'s most renowned and beautiful oyster farms, and notable illustrations of Oysters in the arts and culture, all alongside a lively and informative text.
A feast for the eyes and the palate Oysters also are rich in history and lore.
For centuries, Oysters have had the power to sustain and delight, inspiring writers and artists, lowly cooks and four-star chefs, laborers and gourmands, and everyone in between
