Fully illustrated, American Pie is a fascinating look into the great pizzas and pizzerias of Italy and America. Included are in-depth pizza-making techniques, more than 40 classic pizza recipes, and an engaging narrative of Reinhart's pizza hunts with such food luminaries as Rick Bayless, Jeffrey Steingarten, and Joanne Weir. Reinhart's insatiable curiosity - and appetite - and gift for storytelling make this a must-have book for the avid cook.