Portrait of an oyster : a natural history of an epicurean delight / Andreas Ammer ; translated by Reňe von Paschen.
| Author/creator | Ammer, Andreas, 1960- author. |
| Other author | Nordmann, Falk, 1965- illustrator. |
| Other author | Paschen, Renée von, translator. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Vancouver ; Berkeley ; London : Greystone Books, 2025. |
| Description | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Austern. English |
| Abstract | "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 times over the course of their lifetimes? They have one muscle that serves to keep their two shells clamped firmly shut, and a heart and basic circulatory system largely dependent on seawater--although they have no brain or known nervous system. In the French region of Marennes-Oľron--where much of the technology of modern oysters farming was pioneered--oysters are still considered among the finest in the world. Like champagne, oysters from this region are protected by geographic distinction laws, with some even getting initials lasered into their shells, to preserve their prestige. Portrait of an Oyster travels across France, Europe, and North America, sampling some of the best oysters and restaurants in the world, including in the UK and Copenhagen, and then Boston, New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco."-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| General note | Translation of: Austern: ein Portrait. |
| General note | Illustrated by Falk Nordmann. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 08, 2025). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Ammer, Andreas, 1960- Austern. English. Portrait of an oyster. Vancouver ; Berkeley ; London : Greystone Books, 2025 1778401279 9781778401275 |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | Ouvrages illustrés. |
| ISBN | 1778401287 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781778401282 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | 5913D5C7-524D-486E-89BE-B9201B456B5A OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |