The Gourmand’s Egg
The Gourmand’s Egg
Details
Details
Poached, scrambled, boiled, whipped into a cocktail, transformed into a painting medium, tossed at an enemy’s house. As the most striking of paradoxes, the egg exists in happy suspension between humble household ingredient and ever-powerful source of life.
One of the most enduring symbols throughout antiquity, eggs were used by the Romans to dispel evil spirits, modeled as priceless artifacts for the Russian nobility, and were woven into Egyptian mythology. In the debut volume of TASCHEN’s series with cult-favorite The Gourmand journal, we celebrate the link between food and culture in a visual and literary exploration of the powerhouse kitchen staple. A collection of original essays and archetype recipes, from the perfect poach to artful desserts, celebrates the diversity of culinary traditions around the world.
The Gourmand’s Egg. A Collection of Stories and Recipes is illustrated with exclusive commissions by acclaimed still life photographers—equal parts sumptuous, absurd, lurid, mouthwatering, and undeniably The Gourmand. Rounding out the volume are works from art history’s titans, including Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Frida Kahlo, David Hockney, and Man Ray alongside texts from chef, food writer, and critic Ruth Reichl and writer and editor Jennifer Higgie, and more. “In cooking — as in almost every-thing else,” Reichl said. “It all starts with an egg.”
Hardcover, 288 pages.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Our studio is closed on Mondays. Any orders placed will ship out within 3-5 business days. Please email us with any question or concerns.
Refunds and exchanges will be allowed on a case by case basis within 14 days of delivery. Of course, if your order is damaged or incorrect we would love the opportunity to make it correct! Do contact us before sending a package back to the studio. Please email pim@mrboddington.com.
THE SHOP IS OPEN
After twenty years of creating luxury engraved and letterpress custom correspondence for clients around the world, Mr. Boddington established his first stationery boutique in Brooklyn in 2019. There you will find hand-illustrated greeting cards, stationery, pencils, Japanese pens and fancy paper goods with enduring appeal.
Whether you are writing to wish your sister better luck with her love life, or leaving a reminder to pick up coffee at the bodega, it is best jotted on paper.
MR. BODDINGTON WAS MY IMAGINARY FRIEND
About twenty years ago, Rebecca Ruebensaal found herself weeping in a bathroom stall at her dreaded corporate job. Desperate to make NYC rent, there was only one probable solution. She called upon her childhood imaginary friend, a globetrotting gentleman named Mr. Boddington, and started a small business devoted to paper. Her parents were dizzy with worry.
In its early years, Mr. Boddington created engraved and letterpress invitations for picky yet impeccable brides in Manhattan. Eventually the business evolved to offering hand-illustrated greeting cards, stationery, books and globally-sourced desk accessories, always with Mr. B's idiosyncratic perspective as the guiding muse.
FAQs
What is the order turn-around time and do you expedite shipping?
Orders ship out within 3-5 days. Please note that the studio is closed on Mondays. If you need something expedited, contact pim@mrboddington.com.
Do you offer wholesale?
Yes, Mr. Boddington sells his paper goods in stores around the world. To apply to sell Mr. Boddington's goods, please contact orders@mrboddington.com.
Is Mr. Boddington real?
Yes. No. Well kinda. Mr. Boddington was the owner Rebecca Ruebensaal's childhood imaginary friend. Fast-forward several decades, globetrotter Mr. B continues to be the fictitious alter-ego who guides the company.
Should I ditch my phone into the sea?
Of course you should. Afterwards, pen a note to somebody you adore or throw a party filled with cake and cocktails. Here is Mr. B's playlist for the latter.
Do you have a physical store?
Yes and it is filled with greeting cards, pens, pencils, notebooks, books, goods for your desk, and stationery sourced from around the world. Please pop in to our flagship shop: 67 35th Street, Suite B229. Our hours are Thursday (11 am - 6 pm), Friday (11 am - 6 pm), Saturday (12 pm - 6 pm) and Sunday (12 pm - 6 pm).