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Taste by Laura Rowe
Taste by Laura Rowe
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The Infographic Book of Food
Illustrated by Vicki Turner & Rob Brandt
224 pages, Hardcover
252 x 195mm (L x W)
Genres: Food / Nonfiction / Cookbooks / Cooking / Food and Drink / Reference
Food is fundamental to human existence, underpinning our survival throughout history and continuing to sustain life globally. While its procurement once involved basic hunter-gatherer practices, food has evolved into a subject of intense cultural interest, eliciting a wide range of attitudes and behaviors, from aversion to adoration, and from craving to overconsumption.
In contemporary society, characterized by a high volume of information consumption (with individuals processing up to 285 pieces of content daily via social media), there is a demand for concise, accessible, and engaging knowledge dissemination. Infographics have emerged as a key medium to meet this demand, offering a format that renders statistics, facts, and information readily comprehensible.
"Taste" will employ this format to explore the multifaceted and often contentious world of food. Through a collection of visually compelling and intellectually stimulating infographics, the book will provide authoritative and engaging coverage of diverse food-related topics. These will include the origins of food, global consumption patterns, unique culinary traditions, mealtime customs, emerging food trends, and surprising and provocative facts.
The book will combine rigorous research with an engaging narrative style, tracing the history of food while also forecasting future trends. This will be complemented by aesthetically pleasing, natural-style imagery and information-rich illustrations. From commonplace dishes to globally recognized cuisine, "Taste" aims to inform and inspire.
The target audience is composed of individuals with a keen interest in food but limited time. They seek to enhance their culinary knowledge and appreciation efficiently and rapidly. "Taste" is designed to provide this experience, offering a wealth of information and cultural insight in a format that can be readily absorbed. Food, in its essence, represents a universal language.
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