About the book
'A book of wonders' Bee Wilson, Sunday Times Books of the Year
Winner of the Wainwright Prize 2022 - Eating to Extinction is an astonishing journey through the past, present and future of food, showing why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital.
'Saladino inspires us to believe that turning the tide is still possible' Yotam Ottolenghi
From a tiny crimson pear in the west of England to an exploding corn in Mexico, there are thousands of foods that are at risk of being lost for ever. Dan Saladino spans the globe to uncover their stories, meeting the pioneering farmers, scientists, cooks, food producers and indigenous communities who are defending food traditions and fighting for change.
Eating to Extinction is about so much more than preserving the past. It is about the crisis facing our planet today, and why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital for our future.
* With a new preface by the author *
Winner of multiple awards, including the Fortnum & Mason Food Book Award and the Guild of Food Writers Food Book Award.
'I love this book... I wish the whole world could read it' Raymond Blanc
'A brilliant read' Tim Spector
Editions of Eating to Extinction
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784709686
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473562011
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473594937
Read an Excerpt
'A book of wonders' Bee Wilson, Sunday Times Books of the Year
Winner of the Wainwright Prize 2022 - Eating to Extinction is an astonishing journey through the past, present and future of food, showing why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital.
'Saladino inspires us to believe that turning the tide is still possible' Yotam Ottolenghi
From a tiny crimson pear in the west of England to an exploding corn in Mexico, there are thousands of foods that are at risk of being lost for ever. Dan Saladino spans the globe to uncover their stories, meeting the pioneering farmers, scientists, cooks, food producers and indigenous communities who are defending food traditions and fighting for change.
Eating to Extinction is about so much more than preserving the past. It is about the crisis facing our planet today, and why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital for our future.
* With a new preface by the author *
Winner of multiple awards, including the Fortnum & Mason Food Book Award and the Guild of Food Writers Food Book Award.
'I love this book... I wish the whole world could read it' Raymond Blanc
'A brilliant read' Tim Spector
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eating to Extinction about?
'A book of wonders' Bee Wilson, Sunday Times Books of the Year
Winner of the Wainwright Prize 2022 - Eating to Extinction is an astonishing journey through the past, present and future of food, showing why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital.
'Saladino inspires us to believe that turning the tide is still possible' Yotam Ottolenghi
From a tiny crimson pear in the west of England to an exploding corn in Mexico, there are thousands of foods that are at risk of being lost for ever. Dan Saladino spans the globe to uncover their stories, meeting the pioneering farmers, scientists, cooks, food producers and indigenous communities who are defending food traditions and fighting for change.
Eating to Extinction is about so much more than preserving the past. It is about the crisis facing our planet today, and why reclaiming a diverse food culture is vital for our future.
* With a new preface by the author *
Winner of multiple awards, including the Fortnum & Mason Food Book Award and the Guild of Food Writers Food Book Award.
'I love this book... I wish the whole world could read it' Raymond Blanc
'A brilliant read' Tim Spector
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Eating to Extinction?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Pollution and threats to the environment
Where can I read a sample of Eating to Extinction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781784709686
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Eating to Extinction?
Dan Saladino
Who is the Publisher of the book Eating to Extinction?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Eating to Extinction is available as paperback(ISBN 9781784709686) and ebook(ISBN 9781473562011) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473594937)
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