Books

Globalisation’s relentless march on our plates. Thousands of foods, now just a few. A handful of corporations at the root. The world’s...

Urban life. A relentless surge towards concrete and steel. Yet, amidst this growth, a fundamental element often overlooked: food. How it...

Winner of awards and a bestseller, this is the comprehensive guide to home fermentation. Sandor Katz makes sauerkraut and yogurt seem...

This collection savours the stories we tell ourselves about the kitchen and our first encounters with it. Thirteen writers explore how...

This book thoughtfully unpacks the science behind our daily cooking. Dr. Stuart Farrimond tackles those common kitchen queries with...

This is one of those clever little books that makes you look at something ordinary in a totally new light. It takes the humble recipe and...

Feeling a bit disconnected from the ground beneath you? This book offers a wake-up call, a fresh social theory that puts soil firmly in...

Where does our knowledge about food actually come from? This book follows its journey through all sorts of media – from dusty cookbooks...

Fast food world, isolated eating – a dangerous illusion, Carolan argues. We’re all connected in this vast foodscape, facing shared crises...

Industrial food: cheap at the till, catastrophic for health and planet, yet those costs are hidden. This book exposes that lie, demanding...

Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with certain foods? This book takes on the kitchen controversies, the ingredients constantly...

This work grapples with a fundamental question: is access to food a human right, not just a postcode lottery? It champions ‘food...

Forget just keeping food fresh. Anne Murcott charts how packaging – from ancient jars to modern plastics – has truly shaped our world....

Food, memory, and imagination: how do they mix? This book covers a lot of ground, showing how food connects us to the past, future, and...

Health and wellness: personal or political? This book dissects the rise of personalised diets, genetic testing, and superfoods. It...

Right. Food. Who’s calling the shots? This book lays it bare: corporations, from seed to shelf, wielding immense power. They’re reshaping...

A compelling look at why food truly matters. Not merely sustenance, but a powerful force shaping human history and identity. It binds...

Marion Nestle. Decades written off, then a seismic shift. She didn’t just enter the arena of food politics; she helped define it. This...

Global food system broken: insecure and climate-wrecking, despite industrial promises. Food sovereignty movements rise, demanding local...

Anthropologists face fieldwork challenges, but the most basic? Food. This isn’t just about sustenance; it’s the ultimate cultural...