EATING PEOPLE: A Cannibal's Guide To Fine Dining

Eating People: A Cannibal’s Guide to Fine Dining is a book for the discerning cannibal. Now in its eighth edition, this tome has served as a trusted manual and valued handbook of the American anthropophagist for decades. The subject matter within these pages seeks to challenge your preconceptions, stimulate your senses, and perhaps even provoke some profound contemplation on the topic of cannibalistic cuisine. This book delves into the complicated and often misunderstood world of culinary anthropophagy, offering a comprehensive examination that goes beyond mere sensationalism to explore the rich tapestry of history, psychology, art, and culture that surrounds this taboo topic. It is with sincere hope that through these pages, you will gain not only a deeper understanding of cannibalism but also a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of human nature, culinary artistry, and the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding of food and culture.

In this book you will find a comprehensive exploration of and guide to cannibalism, divided into three distinct sections - each delving deeper into different aspects of this complex and commonplace practice. The first section (UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE) provides a historical, psychological, sociological, legal, medical, and philosophical overview - offering insights into its origins, cultural significance, and ethical implications. The second section (PREPARING PEOPLE) offers a practical guide to the preparation of human meat, exploring various butchery and cooking techniques, ethical and unethical sourcing, tools of the trade, proper hygiene procedures, anatomical diagrams, nutritional considerations, and presentation ideas. Finally, the third section (EATING PEOPLE) serves as a recipe book - featuring a diverse array of cannibalistic dishes - along with pairing suggestions, party planning advice, preservation, and storage. Together, these sections make up the only compendium of culinary cannibalism you’ll ever need.

With updated references, expanded sections, more comprehensive research, additional illustrative examples, and reader-requested supplementary materials, this eighth edition of Eating People: A Cannibal’s Guide to Fine Dining is sure to be an invaluable tool in your kitchen library. Whether you are just embarking on your journey into this exciting cuisine or seeking to deepen your understanding of its intricacies, this book will serve as your guide. Bone appétit!

Hardcover w/ dust jacket: 6" x 9", 324 pages