Anthony Bourdain – Kitchen Confidential – SIGNED and INSCRIBED First Edition 2000
£1,850.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Kitchen Confidential’, published by Bloomsbury USA in 2000. A near fine (or better) book – INSCRIBED on the title page, ‘To Bruce/Happy Birthday/ Anthony Bourdain. In the unclipped near fine wrapper. Excessively scarce signed.
Anthony Bourdain was a chef, writer, and television host known for his raw, charismatic storytelling and love of global cuisine. His 2000 memoir ‘Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly’ catapulted him to fame. The book, drawn from his years in professional kitchens, reveals the gritty, chaotic, and often drug-fuelled reality behind restaurant culture. With sharp wit and brutal honesty, Bourdain exposes industry secrets while celebrating the misfit camaraderie of line cooks. ‘Kitchen Confidential’ redefined food writing, transforming Bourdain into a cultural icon who later explored global cultures through shows like *No Reservations* and *Parts Unknown*, blending food with human connection.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Kitchen Confidential’, published by Bloomsbury USA in 2000. A near fine (or better) book – INSCRIBED on the title page, ‘To Bruce/Happy Birthday/ Anthony Bourdain. In the unclipped near fine wrapper. Excessively scarce signed.
Anthony Bourdain was a chef, writer, and television host known for his raw, charismatic storytelling and love of global cuisine. His 2000 memoir ‘Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly’ catapulted him to fame. The book, drawn from his years in professional kitchens, reveals the gritty, chaotic, and often drug-fuelled reality behind restaurant culture. With sharp wit and brutal honesty, Bourdain exposes industry secrets while celebrating the misfit camaraderie of line cooks. ‘Kitchen Confidential’ redefined food writing, transforming Bourdain into a cultural icon who later explored global cultures through shows like *No Reservations* and *Parts Unknown*, blending food with human connection.
