Absinthe, Sip of Seduction: A Contemporary Guide
by Betina Wittels, Robert Hermesch
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Author: Betina Wittels, Robert HermeschEditor: T. A. Breaux
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-15
ISBN: 1933108215
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Speck Pr
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Book Review: A fascinating, informed and informative read
Summary: 5 Stars
Absinthe is an alcoholic beverage with a shady reputation that lead to its being outlawed in many places throughout the western world -- including the United States. But now the legalization of some brands of absinthe in the US has brought a new appreciation of the drink popularly referred to as the 'Green Fairy'. "Absinthe: Sip Of Seduction" is the collaborative work of Betina J. Wittel and Robert Hermesch, and edited by T. A. Breaux. The text is composed of personal testimonials, recipes, examples of colorful advertisements, descriptions of collectibles, accounts of historical uses and misuses, and absinthe recommendations. Of special note are the commentaries on 'Science versus Superstition' aspects of absinthe. Profusely illustrated throughout, "Absinthe: Sip Of Seduction" is a fascinating, informed and informative read making it highly recommended for personal as well as library reference collections.
Summary of Absinthe, Sip of Seduction: A Contemporary Guide
This visually rich journey into an alluring subculture takes an intimate look into the contemporary world of absinthe. With color reproductions of lithographs, posters, postcards, cartoons, antiques, and tools of the absinthe drinker, Absinthe explains the history, culture, and mystique of the drink known as the Green Fairy.
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