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Reaktion Books, The Limited

ISBN-10

1861897952

ISBN-13

9781861897954

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99587643

Product Key Features

Book Title

Lobster

Number of Pages

216 Pages

Language

English

Publication Year

2011

Topic

Animals / Marine Life, Specific Ingredients / Seafood, Fisheries & Aquaculture

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Nature, Cooking, Technology & Engineering

Author

Richard J. King

Book Series

Animal Ser.

Format

Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height

0.6 in

Item Weight

12.9 Oz

Item Length

7.5 in

Item Width

5.4 in

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Reviews

Lobster is the latest in a series of books dissecting the life histories of various animals . . . There are no recipes, but you'll learn about other lobster species worldwide and how they are used for food, and see lots of fun lobster-related memorabilia, from a lobster telephone to photos of naked women (one with Salvador Dali) with lobsters covering their private parts., The 41st title in one of our favourite series, the small, short but richly illustrated Animal books from Reaktion, is Lobster. Joining a roster that so far ranges alphabetically and in size of subject from Ant to Whale, Lobster considers the tasty crustacean's culinary, natural and social history., "Lobster takes its readers on a thoroughly researched, engagingly written tour of the anatomy of both the creature and our imaginings of it. The lobster, King explains, has existed simultaneously as the poor man's bread and the rich man's butter for centuries - a symbol of both hard life and decadence, as illustrated by the book's rich offering of glossy 19th-century anatomical drawings, water-colored portraits, and photographs of seamen at work, trawling for 'bugs.'"- Sierra , [An] elegant little history of the world's pre-eminent crustacean. . . . King's witty and erudite portrait, illustrated with a wealth of images that demonstrate his passionate knowledge of his subject, may leave us feeling that the lobster deserves to be treated with more dignity. But provided our dinner has been traditionally caught, rapidly delivered and responsibly prepared, this book should only enhance our enjoyment., "All of the books [in the Animal series] proceed from a common set of assumptions about the power and shape of overlapping cultural and natural histories and semiotic systems that each animal musters in our collective imaginary encounters with them. You might think of them as sample chapters taken from a bigger unwritten textbook put together by an editorial team of Konrad Lorenz, Clifford Geertz, Donna Haraway, and Walt Disney-a hodgepodge collection of multi-angled perspectives that constitute the loose set of disciplines that make up animal studies. In emphasizing that the story of the animal is always the story of animal-human relations, they are reminders of Claude L vi-Straus''s admonition that animals are 'good to think.'"- Chronicle of Higher Education , on the Animal series, "Lobster takes its readers on a thoroughly researched, engagingly written tour of the anatomy of both the creature and our imaginings of it. The lobster, King explains, has existed simultaneously as the poor man's bread and the rich man's butter for centuries -- a symbol of both hard life and decadence, as illustrated by the book's rich offering of glossy 19th-century anatomical drawings, water-colored portraits, and photographs of seamen at work, trawling for 'bugs.'", "[An] elegant little history of the world's pre-eminent crustacean. . . . King's witty and erudite portrait, illustrated with a wealth of images that demonstrate his passionate knowledge of his subject, may leave us feeling that the lobster deserves to be treated with more dignity. But provided our dinner has been traditionally caught, rapidly delivered and responsibly prepared, this book should only enhance our enjoyment."- New York Times Book Review, "All of the books [in the Animal series] proceed from a common set of assumptions about the power and shape of overlapping cultural and natural histories and semiotic systems that each animal musters in our collective imaginary encounters with them. You might think of them as sample chapters taken from a bigger unwritten textbook put together by an editorial team of Konrad Lorenz, Clifford Geertz, Donna Haraway, and Walt Disney--a hodgepodge collection of multi-angled perspectives that constitute the loose set of disciplines that make up animal studies. In emphasizing that the story of the animal is always the story of animal-human relations, they are reminders of Claude Lévi-Straus's admonition that animals are 'good to think.'"-- Chronicle of Higher Education , on the Animal series, Sit back and savor this book of lobsteriana with a glass of white zinfandel and a shore dinner. Just be careful not to drip any melted butter on the pages-others in the family will want to read it, too., "Lobster takes its readers on a thoroughly researched, engagingly written tour of the anatomy of both the creature and our imaginings of it. The lobster, King explains, has existed simultaneously as the poor man's bread and the rich man's butter for centuries - a symbol of both hard life and decadence, as illustrated by the book's rich offering of glossy 19th-century anatomical drawings, water-colored portraits, and photographs of seamen at work, trawling for 'bugs.'", Lobster takes its readers on a thoroughly researched, engagingly written tour of the anatomy of both the creature and our imaginings of it. The lobster, King explains, has existed simultaneously as the poor man's bread and the rich man's butter for centuries -- a symbol of both hard life and decadence, as illustrated by the book's rich offering of glossy 19th-century anatomical drawings, water-colored portraits, and photographs of seamen at work, trawling for 'bugs.', In Lobster, Richard King, a self-proclaimed 'lobsterologist' (a word he invented, I think--I love it), offers a more personal excursion into the subject . . . Mr. King also introduces a great deal of cultural history, touching on a broad range of topics related to lobsters, including the lives of fishermen (or lobstermen, as we call them in New England), lobster-fishing techniques, and the role of lobsters in art . . . skillfully written., "The 41st title in one of our favourite series, the small, short but richly illustrated Animal books from Reaktion, is Lobster. Joining a roster that so far ranges alphabetically and in size of subject from Ant to Whale, Lobster considers the tasty crustacean's culinary, natural and social history."- Toronto Star, "In Lobster, Richard King, a self-proclaimed 'lobsterologist' (a word he invented, I think-I love it), offers a more personal excursion into the subject . . . Mr. King also introduces a great deal of cultural history, touching on a broad range of topics related to lobsters, including the lives of fishermen (or lobstermen, as we call them in New England), lobster-fishing techniques, and the role of lobsters in art . . . skillfully written."-Jasper White, Wall Street Journal, " Lobster is the latest in a series of books dissecting the life histories of various animals . . . There are no recipes, but you'll learn about other lobster species worldwide and how they are used for food, and see lots of fun lobster-related memorabilia, from a lobster telephone to photos of naked women (one with Salvador Dali) with lobsters covering their private parts."- Portland Press Herald, "Lobster takes its readers on a thoroughly researched, engagingly written tour of the anatomy of both the creature and our imaginings of it. The lobster, King explains, has existed simultaneously as the poor man's bread and the rich man's butter for centuries - a symbol of both hard life and decadence, as illustrated by the book's rich offering of glossy 19th-century anatomical drawings, water-colored portraits, and photographs of seamen at work, trawling for 'bugs.'"- Sierra, Sit back and savor this book of lobsteriana with a glass of white zinfandel and a shore dinner. Just be careful not to drip any melted butter on the pages--others in the family will want to read it, too., "Sit back and savor this book of lobsteriana with a glass of white zinfandel and a shore dinner. Just be careful not to drip any melted butter on the pages-others in the family will want to read it, too."- Natural History, "All of the books [in the Animal series] proceed from a common set of assumptions about the power and shape of overlapping cultural and natural histories and semiotic systems that each animal musters in our collective imaginary encounters with them. You might think of them as sample chapters taken from a bigger unwritten textbook put together by an editorial team of Konrad Lorenz, Clifford Geertz, Donna Haraway, and Walt Disney--a hodgepodge collection of multi-angled perspectives that constitute the loose set of disciplines that make up animal studies. In emphasizing that the story of the animal is always the story of animal-human relations, they are reminders of Claude Lvi-Straus's admonition that animals are 'good to think.'"-- Chronicle of Higher Education , on the Animal series, In Lobster, Richard King, a self-proclaimed 'lobsterologist' (a word he invented, I think-I love it), offers a more personal excursion into the subject . . . Mr. King also introduces a great deal of cultural history, touching on a broad range of topics related to lobsters, including the lives of fishermen (or lobstermen, as we call them in New England), lobster-fishing techniques, and the role of lobsters in art . . . skillfully written., King clearly loves his subject. He spins a good yarn (weaving together taxonomy, fishing methods, lobster history, future threats to lobster stocks, and lobsters in art, poetry, legend, and popular culture), aided along the way by well-chosen illustrations., "All of the books [in the Animal series] proceed from a common set of assumptions about the power and shape of overlapping cultural and natural histories and semiotic systems that each animal musters in our collective imaginary encounters with them. You might think of them as sample chapters taken from a bigger unwritten textbook put together by an editorial team of Konrad Lorenz, Clifford Geertz, Donna Haraway, and Walt Disney-a hodgepodge collection of multi-angled perspectives that constitute the loose set of disciplines that make up animal studies. In emphasizing that the story of the animal is always the story of animal-human relations, they are reminders of Claude Lévi-Straus's admonition that animals are 'good to think.'"- Chronicle of Higher Education , on the Animal series, "All of the books [in the Animal series] proceed from a common set of assumptions about the power and shape of overlapping cultural and natural histories and semiotic systems that each animal musters in our collective imaginary encounters with them. You might think of them as sample chapters taken from a bigger unwritten textbook put together by an editorial team of Konrad Lorenz, Clifford Geertz, Donna Haraway, and Walt Disney-a hodgepodge collection of multi-angled perspectives that constitute the loose set of disciplines that make up animal studies. In emphasizing that the story of the animal is always the story of animal-human relations, they are reminders of Claude Lévi-Straus''s admonition that animals are 'good to think.'"- Chronicle of Higher Education , on the Animal series

Dewey Edition

Dewey Decimal

641.395

Table Of Content

1. What is a Lobster? 2. Dissecting a Bug 3. Ancient, Giant and Plentiful 4. Building a Better Lobster Trap 5. To Boil or Not to Boil 6. Lobster Tales 7. Feelers Timeline References Bibliography Associations and Websites Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

Synopsis

Other than that it tastes delicious with butter, what do you know about the knobbily-armoured, scarlet creature staring back at you from your fancy dinner plate? From ocean to stock pot, there are two sides to every animal story. For instance, since there are species of lobsters without claws, how exactly do you define a lobster? And how did a pauper's food transform into a meal synonymous with a luxurious splurge? To answer these questions on behalf of lobster the animal is Richard J. King, a former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman, who has chronicled the creature's long natural history. Part of the Animal series, King's Lobster takes us on a journey through the history, biology, and culture of lobsters, including the creature's economic and environmental status worldwide. He describes the evolution of technologies to capture these creatures and addresses the ethics of boiling them alive. Along the way, King also explores the salacious lobster palaces of the 1920s, the animal's thousand-year status as an aphrodisiac, and how the lobster has inspired numerous artists, writers, and thinkers including Aristotle, Dickens, Thoreau, Dalí, and Woody Allen. Whether you want to liberate lobsters from their supermarket tanks or crack open their claws, this book is an essential read, describing the human connection to the lobster from his ocean home to the dinner table., Other than that it tastes delicious with butter, what do you know about the knobbily-armoured, scarlet creature staring back at you from your fancy dinner plate? From ocean to stock pot, there are two sides to every animal story. For instance, since there are species of lobsters without claws, how exactly do you define a lobster? And how did a pauper's food transform into a meal synonymous with a luxurious splurge? To answer these questions on behalf of lobster the animal is Richard J. King, a former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman, who has chronicled the creature's long natural history. Part of the Animal series, King's Lobster takes us on a journey through the history, biology, and culture of lobsters, including the creature's economic and environmental status worldwide. He describes the evolution of technologies to capture these creatures and addresses the ethics of boiling them alive. Along the way, King also explores the salacious lobster palaces of the 1920s, the animal's thousand-year status as an aphrodisiac, and how the lobster has inspired numerous artists, writers, and thinkers including Aristotle, Dickens, Thoreau, Dal , and Woody Allen. Whether you want to liberate lobsters from their supermarket tanks or crack open their claws, this book is an essential read, describing the human connection to the lobster from his ocean home to the dinner table., What do you know about the knobbily-armoured, scarlet creature staring back at you from your fancy dinner plate? Since there are species of lobsters without claws, then what exactly is a lobster? To answer these questions Richard J. King, a former fishmonger and commercial lobsterman, has chronicled the creature's long and complex history. Lobster takes us on a journey through the history, biology, cuisine and culture of lobsters, and its economic and environmental status worldwide.

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