Portrait of an Oyster [electronic resource] : A Natural History of an Epicurean Delight

Andreas Ammer2025

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“Narrated with awe and gusto, Andreas Ammer’s Portrait of an Oyster is a must for all who find their joy on the half shell … Funny, thoughtful, and tastebud-piquing”—Foreword Reviews A gorgeously crafted exploration of the oyster’s role in art, culture, cuisine, science, and history—featuring stunning full-color illustrations. Everyone recalls eating their first oyster, just like they remember their first kiss … Portrait of an Oyster delves beyond the shucked shell to reveal the rich and surprising world of the oyster and the artists, philosophers, explorers, and chefs the mollusk has inspired across the centuries. Illustrated with full-color paintings, vintage advertisements, line drawings, and archival photographs, Portrait of an Oyster shares intriguing insights into the biology and cultivation of oysters as the author embarks on an expedition across Europe and North America to taste some of the world’s best. Did you know that oysters shift their gender several...