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Bourdain
The Definitive Oral Biography
Book • 2021
This book provides an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the life of Anthony Bourdain through the stories and recollections of his closest friends, colleagues, and family members.
It covers his childhood, early years in New York, the genesis of his memoir 'Kitchen Confidential', and his emergence as a writing and television personality.
The narrative is built from interviews with people such as Eric Ripert, José Andrés, Nigella Lawson, W. Kamau Bell, and his brother and late mother, showcasing the many sides of Bourdain—his motivations, ambivalence, vulnerability, blind spots, and brilliance.
The book also includes a treasure trove of photos from Bourdain's life and is a testament to his remarkable life and legacy.
It covers his childhood, early years in New York, the genesis of his memoir 'Kitchen Confidential', and his emergence as a writing and television personality.
The narrative is built from interviews with people such as Eric Ripert, José Andrés, Nigella Lawson, W. Kamau Bell, and his brother and late mother, showcasing the many sides of Bourdain—his motivations, ambivalence, vulnerability, blind spots, and brilliance.
The book also includes a treasure trove of photos from Bourdain's life and is a testament to his remarkable life and legacy.
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