The deceptively simple lemon plays a zesty role in cooking and culture and here takes centre stage in this collaboration with The Gourmand, masters of the rich intersection of food and art. The lemon has been the star of Renaissance gardens that shaped the Medici dynasty, has the power to ward off scurvy, had a hand in invisible ink since 600 CE to pen covert messages, and are joyful yellow orbs ripe with intrigue and juicy tales. A favourite subject of art history's giants, the lemon captivates in the still lifes of Old Masters and inspired the breakthroughs of modern visionaries like Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol. Lemons also find themselves at the cutting edge of design in Philippe Starck's iconic Juicy Salif and the unassuming yet revolutionary Jif Lemon. Their presence extends to the decorative arts, gracing everything from Arts and Crafts wallpapers to mythological ceramics and even the famed Bloomsbury Group found lemons entangled in their literary love affairs. Accompanying these citrus-centric anecdotes and accessories are a foreword by chef and acclaimed food writer Simon Hopkinson and more than 60 lemon-infused recipes across global cuisines and for every occasion - including perfect poultry, decadent sauces, classic cocktails, and indulgent sorbets and desserts. 20 x 27.9cm, 272 pages. Glorious colour photography. Voted one of the best cookery titles of 2024 and already in reprint, new from Taschen whose way with words and book design "squeezes the best out of the kitchen staple".
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