The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy Brochura - 2008

'One of those rare books that reveals a vast and fascinatingsystem behind something you've taken entirely forgranted. . . . Brilliant.'
Steve Johnson, author of Everything Bad Is Good for You

'Eminently readable . . . anecdote-rich and quirky.'
The Wall Street Journal

'An authoritative, expertly reported account of thisincreasingly global business, with the smart eleganceof a dinner at Nobu.'
Entertainment Weekly

'Issenberg shrewdly anatomizes this delicacy with more frequent flier miles than Bono.' New York Times

'A clear, engaging account of the business behind one of the world's most popular foods.' Dallas Morning News

'[Issenberg's] smart, lively voice makes the most arcane information fascinating' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'Will satisfy picky eaters (and readers).' Wired

'A superb fish story. In scenes that prove him a worthy successor to John McPhee, Issenberg has revelatory chats with a wide range of people The words and experiences of these diverse folks animate nearly every page.' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

'Issenberg's beautifully written book reveals the complex web of commerce, culture, and culinary expertise It makes enjoying sushi not only a delight for the palate but also a thought-provoking repast for the mind.' Library Journa'An exquisite specimen of culinary anthropology. [Issenberg] reveals fascinating wrinkles in the global economy with wit and color.'--Franklin Foer, bestselling author of How Soccer Explains the World

Sasha Issenberg was a columnist for Slate and the Washington correspondent for Monocle. He covered the 2008 election as a national political correspondent for The Boston Globe, and his work has also appeared in New York magazine, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. His first book, The Sushi Economy, was published in 2007. In 2016, Issenberg co-founded Votecastr, which tracked the 2016 election in real time.