Staff Recommendation - Gastroanomalies

Gastroanomalies: Questional Culinary Creations from the Golden Age of American Cookery
by James Lileks [817 Lil]

A sequel to Lilek's "Gallery of Regrettable Food", "Gastroanomalies" is a smorgasbord of awful culinary illustrations and horribly dated cultural references, wrapped up sarcasm, and lacerated with Lilek's sharp wit. The images in this book are alternately nauseating and hilarious, but without Lilek's off-the-wall humorous commentary they wouldn't be anywhere near as funny as they are. Honestly once you're finished with this book, you'll never look at your mother's cookbook collection the same way again! -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library/Reference

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