The United States of Arugula
I want to write “Stop Press” but it doesn’t quite fit in the instant-publishing that is the net. Besides, the reason I want to write “Stop Press!” is because I have 10 copies of David Kamp’s The United States of Arugula to give away, thanks to the generosity of the publishers. The copies came in the mail five minutes ago (I signed for them almost as soon as I replied to a worried publicist about them not having arrived yet) and this book looks perfect for all foodies. It’s a New York Times notable book. In fact, it’s a paperback package of foodie joy.
So, ten free copies of a book you will all want to read. How to avoid being mobbed?
I shall do a random draw from the entries in my competition, I think. How about I extend the competition by a few days, to give you a better chance. This means, as well as the prizes (and the possibility of an ebook), you have the chance to win a book with chapter titles like “America’s Dysfunctional Relationship with Good Food” and “Towards a McSustainable Future.” I want to skip most of today and sit down to it at once - it’s that tempting. I’ll do a draw from the entries I receive before (and on) August 4. You have eight days to send me a slice of your family food history pie, alongside a recipe or two.
PS I was looking for a photo of the cover, but the ones online aren’t the same as the cover I have. Think of a Last Supper table of US foodies.
PPS Do you think this book will explain grits? I’ve never entirely understood grits.
ETA: You can find an excerpt from the book here and the nice publisher sent me the missing cover piccie
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food history, giveaway, book, The United States of Arugula, David Kamp
July 26th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Oooo, I so want one. I’ll resist mobbing.
July 27th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Do we enter by commenting? If so, I’d like to enter as well!
July 27th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
So… do we post our stories here, send ‘em to you off-list, set ‘em adrift in a bottle or what?
July 27th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Sorry, I must’ve skimmed over that line… now I know what to do!
July 30th, 2007 at 12:09 am
[...] Gillian has extended her contest so more people can have a chance to win the new prizes she’s thrown in: David Kamp’s The United States of Arugula. She has ten copies to give away, so get your story and recipe(s) in while you can. [...]