{"title":"A. J. Liebling","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our A. J. Liebling collection, where you can explore the captivating work of one of America's most celebrated journalists and writers. A. J. Liebling is renowned for his exceptional storytelling and sharp wit, which have made his books enduring favourites among readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiebling's work spans a variety of subjects, from food and culture to sports and war correspondence. One of his most beloved books, \u003cem\u003eBetween Meals\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an enthralling look at Parisian gastronomy through Liebling's delightful and humorous perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his eloquent prose and keen eye for detail, A. J. Liebling's books provide not just entertainment but also insightful commentary on the world around us. Dive into this collection to experience the remarkable talent of A. J. Liebling and understand why his writings continue to resonate with audiences today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"between-meals","title":"Between Meals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn account of a year spent eating and living in 1920s Paris - an acerbic, affectionate classic of great food writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile on a year of study in Paris in 1927, Liebling acquired the friendship and tutelage of Yves Mirande, 'one of the last great gastronomes of France', beginning a joyous apprenticeship in the fine art of eating. Told with gluttonous joie de vivre, \u003cem\u003eBetween Meals\u003c\/em\u003e expounds on the delights and pitfalls of a life dedicated to food, from bad rosé ('a pinkish cross between No-Cal and vinegar') to lobster à l'Américaine ('I have never personally inquired into the mysteries of its fabrication; I am content to love a masterpiece of painting without asking how the artist mixed his colours'), to a memorable stay at a Swiss slimming clinic with a masseur named Sprudli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitty, grouchy, and full of gusto, \u003cem\u003eBetween Meals\u003c\/em\u003e has the exquisite sensuality of a Michelin-starred meal and the delicious, catty wit of the perfect dinner guest. It is a love song to food, wine, and Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction by James Salter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691583037676,"sku":"9780241637975","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241637975.jpg?v=1725546517"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/a-j-liebling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}