Cooking & Food· United Kingdom
Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world
by Waverley Lewis RootAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1980English
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Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world by Waverley Lewis Root is a landmark work of cooking & food, first published in 1980. Published in 1980, Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world by Waverley Lewis Root is an essential work on cooking and food culture that has inspired countless home cooks and chefs.
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🍳 Cooking & Food
Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.
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Waverley Lewis Root published Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world in 1980, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of cooking & food from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Waverley Lewis Root occupies a significant position. Food, an authoritative and visual history and dictionary of the foods of the world is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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notable · national
198030
Waverley Lewis Root is a United Kingdom author whose work in cooking & food has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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