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The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic

by Barnaby Conrad III
RM55.53 MYR
The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic
The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic

Iconic American cocktail's storied, illustrated journey.

The Martini is more than just a drink—it's a piece of American history that has evolved alongside the nation's culture and spirit. If you enjoy the elegant simplicity of this classic cocktail, you’ll appreciate the way this book uncovers its past, celebrates its present, and gives a glimpse into its future. It's a toast to the Martini, perfect for connoisseurs and curious readers alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic

by Barnaby Conrad III
RM55.53 MYR
ISBN: 9780811807173
Authors: Barnaby Conrad III
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 1995-04-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Food & Drink
Related Topics: American History, Food and Drink, Culinary
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 64 readers)

Description

A chilled, crystal glass; the purest gin; a touch of dry vermouth--vigorously shaken, not stirred--and a plump, green olive. The Martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. Originally mixed in the nineteenth century, it became an American icon in the twentieth, and the favorite drink of such luminaries as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Jack London, and Ernest Hemingway. Bernard De Voto called the Martini "the supreme American gift to world culture," while H. L. Mencken declared it "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet." The first book of its kind to explore the drink's wide appeal, this volume serves up a fabulous cocktail of Martini-inspired art, cartoons, collectibles, advertisements, and film stills that reveal how deeply this classic has permeated every aspect of American culture, from literature and film to politics and high society. Complete with bartending lore, traditional Martini recipes, literary excerpts, memorable scenes from James Bond movies, and more, The Martini offers a toast to this intoxicating symbol of the American dream.
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Iconic American cocktail's storied, illustrated journey.

The Martini is more than just a drink—it's a piece of American history that has evolved alongside the nation's culture and spirit. If you enjoy the elegant simplicity of this classic cocktail, you’ll appreciate the way this book uncovers its past, celebrates its present, and gives a glimpse into its future. It's a toast to the Martini, perfect for connoisseurs and curious readers alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.