Oishinbo: Sake, Vol. 2: A la Carte

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Oishinbo: Sake, Vol. 2: A la Carte
Authors and Contributors      By (artist) Akira Hanasaki
By (author) Tetsu Kariya
SeriesOishinbo
Series part Volume No. 2
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 146
Category/GenreGraphic novels: Manga
ISBN/Barcode 9781421521404
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Imprint Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publication Date 1 March 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

The best selling and most beloved food manga of all time! As part of the celebrations for its 100th anniversary, the publishers of the Tozai News have commissioned the creation of the "Ultimate Menu," a model meal embodying the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. This all-important task has been entrusted to journalist Yamaoka Shiro, an inveterate cynic who possesses no initiative--but also an incredibly refined palate and an encyclopedic knowledge of food. In this volume, the focus shifts from food to drink: specifically, to sake. For centuries different types of sake have played the same roles in Japan as wine and beer have in the West, from inexpensive everyday drink to refined single-batch rarities. Above all, sake has been enjoyed as an accompaniment to a meal, and after a revelatory moment one night, Yamaoka decides that drink pairings must be an integral part of the Ultimate Menu. So which foods go best with which drinks? Sit down, pour yourself a glass, and read on!

Author Biography

Manga writer and essayist extraordinaire Tetsu Kariya graduated from prestigious Tokyo University. Kariya was employed with a major advertising agency before making his debut as a manga writer in 1974 when he teamed up with legendary manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami to create Otoko Gumi (Male Gang). The worlds of food and manga were forever changed in 1983 when Kariya, together with artist Akira Hanasaki, created the immensely popular and critically acclaimed Oishinbo.