Bittersweet: a Story of Food and Yemen
2024
WFP 383
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Bittersweet: a Story of Food and Yemen
Auteur
Mahmud, S.A. (Photographer)
Colburn, M.
Olney, J. (Text and research)
Mackintosh-Smith, T. (Fwd by)
Colburn, M.
Olney, J. (Text and research)
Mackintosh-Smith, T. (Fwd by)
Mention d'impression
San'a (Republic of Yemen): World Food Programme (WFP), 2024.
Note sur les langues
English
Description
286 p.
ISSB
978-605-9194-74-7
Résumé
This visually stunning book takes the readers on a soulful discovery of how food is intricately woven into the fabric of Yemeni identity, portraying everyday practices, cooking techniques, and livelihoods against the backdrop of Yemen's unique landscapes, architecture, and heart-warming gatherings.Through evocative photographs and meticulous research, the book delves into the origins, development and transformations of Yemeni culinary traditions. It explores the cultural significance of food in Yemen's history, touching on factors like agriculture, trade, and identity, bringing the unique cuisine of Yemen alive for specialists, food enthusiasts and those invited to appreciate the dignity and perseverance of the Yemeni people and support them through a spirit of solidarity and respect.
Note
Co-published by Fall Line Press (USA), Medina Publishing (UK), Editions Courette (France) and Masa (Turkey)
Cote
WFP 383
Langue
Anglais
System Control No.
MON-128836
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