I, Lobster: A Crustacean Odyssey

by Nancy Frazier

Book Overview

Consider the lobster. An improbable icon, Mesozoic revenant, surrealist fetish, nightmare ornament, and gastronomic adventure, it has fascinated people throughout history. It may be an exaggeration to say that lobsters are a cultural obsession--but only slightly. I, Lobster dissects the place of the lobster in human affairs, through history, science, myth, art, literature, music, movies, and, of course, cuisine. Though not generally beautiful...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584659629
• ISBN13: 9781584659624
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: University of New Hampshire Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.3"