The Epicurean Collector: Exploring the World of Culinary Antiques

by Patrick Dunne, Southern Accents Magazine Editors, Patrick Dunne

Book Overview

Many of us have some family heirloom connected with cooking or eating that has been passed down and treasured by more than one generation, whether it's the silver tea service or grandmother's battered wooden spoon. Patrick Dunne has made a career of collecting and researching the history of fascinating and beautiful culinary implements. His lively column in Southern Accents, The Epicurean Collector, is one of the most popular features of this American...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821227599
• ISBN13: 9780821227596
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Great product - late arrival

Ordered the book in early December with a delivery date noted from 12-14 to 12-24. The book arrivied 12-26. Not a big problem, but annoying. The book was perfect and well packed.

A wonderful book!

Wow! What a great book! Full of fantastic pictures, examples, and commentary on everyday and not-so-everyday items for the table! One of the very few books to highlight Chocolate pots! I really LOVE this book! Very informative and the photos are wonderful!

Very interesting!

Beautiful photographs explaining the antiques in relation to use! Very nice as a coffee table book.

Tour de Force

Patrick Dunne is one of, if not the, leading experts on food-related antiques in America, and French antiques in general. His shop on Chartres street is one of the best-kept secrets in New Orleans. This book lists "et al" as additional authors of The Epicurean Collector, but don't believe it: without Dunne, there is no book. This stunning book is a fascinating look at lovely pieces and Dunne's excellent prose. If you love antiques related to food, own this book and be very happy.

A scrumptious delight for the eye and mind

This ravishingly beautiful book is also a highly entertaining and informative jaunt through history. Patrick Dunne writes with great wit and intelligence. Whether discussing the unusual "sugar nipper" or the ordinary egg, he succeeds in bringing alive whole worlds. This is a wonderful book.