Gastronomica | 
| Publisher: University of California Press
Buy New: $48.00
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 382
Format: Magazine Subscription
Type: Trade magazine
Subscription Issues: 4
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 4
First Issue Lead Time: 12-16 Weeks
ASIN: B000472YUS
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Product Description
Combining a keen appreciation for the pleasures and aesthetics of food with the latest in food studies, Gastronomica is a vital forum for ideas, discussion, and thoughtful reflection on the history, literature, representation, and cultural impact of food. In each issue you ll find: Provocative Analyses--the latest interdisciplinary research from noted scholars that considers the relationship between food and culture throughout the world Lively Features--from news to techniques, design to reviews, poetry to prose, Gastronomica presents a mix of articles and features by culinary professionals, historians, architects, photographers, poets, artists, and others Sumptuous Images--photographs, illustrations, and art depicting the richness and vibrancy of food and our joy in preparing and consuming it
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
for the intellectual food lover October 19, 2004
jeanne Lemlin (Great Barrington, MA)
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
I am a professional cook who has an expansive collection of cookbooks and food magazine subscriptions, and Gastronomica, without a doubt, is in a class by itself. It's a magazine that relishes all aspects of food culture, from indepth explorations of particular cuisines to quirky analyses of fun foods. Topics as diverse as coca-cola, Vietnamese pho, the parrot eaters, egg creams, irradiated foods, tea drinking, and the all-American butter cake are just a few of the always interesting, usually provocative, and oftentimes entertaining articles you'll read.
This offbeat, classy magazine is for the thinking food lover. What a treat!
The "New Yorker" of food October 7, 2004
Jeffrey P. Miller (Fort Collins, CO USA)
32 out of 36 found this review helpful
The "New Yorker" for food is often how I describe this magazine to colleagues and friends. The articles are well written, though occasionally idiosyncratic. It is one of two magazines I subscribe to (the other being the New Yorker.) If the alleys and byways of food are as interesting to you as the grand boulevards, then this magazine will appeal to you. It is not Gourmet or Martha Stewart (not that I have a problem with either of those titles, this magazine is just different), but if you enjoy food writing about varied topics from a slightly academic point of view this magazine would be a good choice.
a magazine for the reflective cook October 6, 2004
a reader (USA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Gastronomica is a thoughtful, inspirational magazine, filled
with insightful commentary on all aspects of food. The well-researched articles reflect the individual passion of its contributors; it is for the "thinking cook" who values substance over fluff.
 edification sans entertainment December 19, 2002
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Gastronomica is a lovely publication, beautifully printed, pleasant to browse. Alas, it suffers that ailment common to so many university press publications: it can be an utter bore to read. This is a periodical for those interested in food history, and don't mind reading academic, dry reports. Some of the writing in Gastronomica is decent, a bit is even engaging, but I have found many articles to be unbelievably dull, even when I have been interested in the subjects. If you are interested in food writing, do not pick up this magazine for instant-gratification. However, if you are curious about the culinary history of eels, and would like to know more about the differences between cheesecakes in various parts of England, you will find yourself happily grazing the pages. For the most part, I am satisfied with,sometimes delighted by, what I have found in Gastronomica, but my hankering for a good read must be sated elsewhere.
A feast for the eyes and touch December 27, 2006
Lynn Hoffman, author:The New Short Course in Wine
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is one of the most beautiful magazines produced in America
today. The paper and print quality are such that holding it in
one's hands is almost an erotic experience.
The articles are sometimes witty, occasionally deep and often
quirky and the illustrations are thoughtful and the covers frameable.
This is an ideal magazine for the food lover who is as fond of
a good read as a good meal.
--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE and
the forthcoming novel bang BANG from Kunati Books.ISBN 9781601640005
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