Description
Book SynopsisA collection that features an assortment of ephemera, or paper collectibles, related to food. Suitable for food lovers, collectors, designers, and curators alike, it includes images of postcards, match covers, menus, labels, posters, brochures, valentines, packaging, advertisements, and other materials from 19th- and 20th-century America.
Trade Review"A food lover's print version of the Antiques Roadshow... Perfect for the foodie collector and history buff." Epicurious.com " The 352 color plates, accompanied by informed, diverting text [tell] us much about who we've been as well as what we've eaten ... and drunk." Wall Street Journal "What makes this book special is Weaver's careful, engaging contextualization of each piece, giving the reader a comprehensive understanding of how the ephemera fit into everyday life." STARRED REVIEW Library Journal "Every page has at least two or three stories you'll want to repeat over a good meal." John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet "Weaver provides insightful commentary." -- George M. Eberhart College & Research Libraries News "The artwork ... is a wonder to behold, filled with colorful examples of culinary imagination. The text is as fascinating as the pictures." Minneapolis Star Tribune "A lovely coffee-table book to open serendipitously, or a thoughtful reference for those who wish to dive in more deeply." -- Denise Ramzy Gastronomica
Table of ContentsPreface: Seduced by Yum-Yum
Introduction: Why Culinary Ephemera?
1 Almanacs and Calendars
2 Americans Abroad
3 Beer, Wine, and Other
Drinking Ephemer
4 Broadsides, Handbills, and Posters
5 Brochures and Advertising Literature
6 Business Cards
7 Diet and Health
8 Labels
9 Match Covers
10 Menus
11 Postcards
12 Recipe Books and Product Pamphlets
13 Sheet Music
14 Stoves, Canning, and Cooking Classes
15 Trade Cards
16 Valentines and Mottos
17 Wrappers and Packaging
18 Wild Cards
Epilogue: The Legacy of Yum-Yum
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Index
