From New York Times bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald--the stories behind the tattoos that chefs proudly wear, with their signature recipes.
??Isaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king, thereby accomplishing three out of five of his childhood goals. After making a bunch of cool things for the internet, he now writes books, including Pen & Ink and How to Be a Pirate. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Wendy MacNaughton is a New York Times bestselling illustrator whose books include Salt Fat Acid Heat, Pen & Ink, Lost Cat, The Essential Scratch-and-Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert, and Meanwhile in San Francisco. Her work has appeared in places such as the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Lucky Peach, and elsewhere. She lives in San Francisco.
To marvel.
*Florence Fabricant, New York Times*
Knives & Ink, that's a cool book!
*The Today Show*
Every tattoo offers a glimpse into the minds of those who live
through the long hours, burns, sweat, and joys of America’s
kitchens. Sprinkled with recipes from the featured chefs, the book
is a tribute to creativity, both in food and on the skin.
*Vice*
[Knives & Ink] stands out from most tattoo books by illustrating,
not photographing, people and their tattoo art, and by emphasizing
the narratives behind them.
*Los Angeles Times*
One of the fall’s most unusual books is a gorgeous look at the
tattoos (and the stories behind them) of 65 chefs, some famous,
some not.
*Entertainment Weekly's "Must-Read Books of the Fall"*
Sharp, fresh and needed . . . The tattoos are merely the doorway
into this world . . . It’s the characters and their humanity that
make Knives & Ink so readable.
*San Francisco Chronicle*
You’ll be wowed by the moving, even majestic origin stories of
chefs of all stripes in KNIVES & INK.
*Elle*
[The] stories are alternately cheeky and poignant--but regardless
of who they are and where they cook, Knives & Ink offers another
look into the creative, scrappy, food-filled lives of some of our
favorite chefs.
*Food & Wine.com*
This follow up to Fitzgerald and MacNaughton’s awesome Pen & Ink is
a beautifully illustrated collection of chefs’ tattoos and the
stories behind them. The tales behind the ink are as varied and
vibrant as the body art they explain, and reveal a diversity of
life experiences--troubles and triumphs both.
*Nylon, “Must-Read List”*
A gorgeous and illuminating glimpse into whole worlds: meals
cooked, loves lost, and lives lived.
*Rachel Khong, Executive Editor, Lucky Peach*
In this lovely, funny, occasionally absurd, frequently very moving
book, the figure of the tattooed chef -- so often reduced to a
clichéd pork-belly punchline -- takes on a beautiful humanity. Its
pages prove that it's no surprise that the men and women who work
in kitchens are often drawn to the indelibility of tattoos; their
stories of both food and ink are told in languages of passion, art,
memory, and identity.
*Helen Rosner, Executive Editor, Eater*
Through its sheer variety of tattoos, stories, and recipes, Knives
& Ink celebrates the incredible creativity, passion, and
inspiration to be found in the culinary community. A fantastic
book.
*Jamie Bissonnette, Best Chef Northeast, James Beard Foundation
Awards*
Every tattoo, like every dish, has a distinct personality. These
portraits, both lighthearted and complex, will make you see chefs
in a whole new way. Plus, it’s so much fun!
*John Gorham, four-time James Beard Awards nominee*
Whether the subjects are showing off a motivational phrase,
honoring a loved one lost with angel wings, or celebrating the
bounty of fruits and vegetables in a bright sleeve, these chefs lay
bare the inspirations behind their tattoos and their reasons for
joining the culinary ranks. Knives & Ink is a moving read as well
as feast for the eyes.
*CraveOnline*
Knives & Ink is the perfect intersection of everything we find
delicious--beautifully-told stories, tattoos, food, recipes,
confessions . . . You’ll constantly find new things on every page,
and as you dig in, you’ll be moved by more than just your
hunger.
*Tattoodo.com*
These chef’s stories remind readers just how dedicated they are to
their craft . . . Pairing each story with a sumptuously drawn
illustration of the tattoo, Knives & Ink invites readers further
into the lives of each chef.
*Napa Valley Register’s “Cookbooks ideal for holiday
gift-giving”*
The perfect gift for anyone who’s fascinated by stories, food,
chefs, ink, or cooking but doesn’t have the time to start a 500
page novel. Plus, Wendy Macnaughton’s illustrations completely make
the book!
*Ace Natural’s “2016 Holiday Foodie Gift Guide”*
The ensuing sixty-five stories run alternately cheeky and earnest,
and come from Michelin chefs and scrappy line workers.
Collectively, the tales offer a vivid glimpse into cooks' lives and
creative processes, and prove, once and for all, that chefs take
their tattoos almost as seriously as their knives.
*Michigan Quarterly Review*
This book is just too cool.
*Bustle, “18 Books To Give Your Best Friend This Holiday Season”*
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