In 2012, Sandor Ellix Katz published The Art of Fermentation, which quickly became the bible for foodies around the world. Since then his work has gone on to inspire countless professionals and home cooks worldwide, bringing fermentation into the mainstream.
In Fermentation as Metaphor, Katz explores the connections between fermentation and human culture, including politics, religion, art, and identity. Drawing from his deep knowledge of the fermentation process, Katz describes it as a transformative force.
Throughout this book, Katz showcases fifty mesmerizing, original images of otherworldly beings from an unseen universe - mages of fermented foods and beverages that he has photographed using both a stereoscope and electron microscope - exalting microbial life from the level of "germs" to that of high art.
Fermentation as Metaphor broadens and redefines our relationship with food and fermentation. It's the perfect gift for serious foodies, fans of fermentation, and non-fiction readers alike.
