The Art of Sushi

The Art of Sushi

Fly to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. After revealing the secrets of chocolate to us, Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do you really know sushi? The author traveled to Japan to meet all the players involved in the making of this true work of culinary art.

From the traditional starred chef to the young cook who is shaking up the rules, including all the artisans and producers involved, this book covers the most emblematic of Japanese products from A to Z. A fascinating journey of discovery that, along the way, tells a lot about Japan itself. You’ll never believe the precision and detailed obsession with quality ingredients involved.

Biographical Notes:

Born in the port town of Brest, Brittany, Franckie Alarcon studied graphic arts in Nantes, and after a few years as a graphic artist, decided to go freelance as illustrator and comic artist, realizing various graphic novels for prominent French publishers. He is the author of The Secrets of Chocolate.

Quotes / Reviews:

“Informative and appetizing. This straightforward food-fan comic offers armchair tourism and meal-plan inspiration.”

—Publisher’s Weekly

Title Notes:

Japan’s most popular export is explored in full with the author going there with a team to explore how they do it from choice of ingredients to the careful making of them.

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