The Grammar of Spice
Blend • Infuse • Restore
$40.58
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
17 February 2026
Summary
A compact edition of this stylishly illustrated compendium of over sixty spices, brilliantly designed by the bestselling author of Herbarium.
Spices have played an intrinsic part in the human story, running through history, geography, anthropology, politics, religion, culture, art and design. From alligator pepper seeds which, in the Yoruba culture, are given to newborn babies to taste a few minutes after birth, to charoli seeds, which are used in traditional I…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500299029 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500299021 |
| Author: | Caz Hildebrand |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 220mm |
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Critics Review
‘As much a visual feast as it is an opportunity to gorge on history, dream up flavour combinations and expand your knowledge … each spice has its story, opposite exquisite illustrations and designs. Beautiful’ - Delicious Magazine
‘Fascinating’ - Vegetarian Living
‘Spices and abstract geometrical patterns are a surprisingly perfect pairing in this visually stunning and informative book’ - The Lady
Caz Hildebrand
Caz Hildebrand is an artist, award-winning graphic designer and former Creative Partner at Here Design, London. She has designed best-selling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. In 2010 Caz created The Geometry of Pasta with Bocca di Lupo chef Jacob Kenedy, revealing the secrets of eating the authentic Italian way. She is also the author and designer of Herbarium and An Anarchy of Chillies, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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