Anthony Bourdain
Chef, Author & Travel Documentarian
Anthony Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian who revolutionized food media with his raw, unfiltered storytelling. He rose to fame with his best-selling memoir Kitchen Confidential before hosting award-winning series like No Reservations and Parts Unknown. Known f…
13 books authored
Gone Bamboo
Retired CIA-trained assassin Henry Denard and his wife Frances seek a peaceful life in the Caribbean. Their paradise is interrupted when a mob boss they previously targeted is relocated to their island through the Federal Witness Protection Program.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
Anthony Bourdain reveals the gritty, chaotic reality of the professional restaurant industry through candid anecdotes. The memoir chronicles his journey from dishwasher to executive chef, exposing the intense kitchen culture of high-end Manhattan dining.
A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines
In Search of the Perfect Meal
Chef Anthony Bourdain travels the world in search of the perfect meal, exploring extreme cuisines and local traditions across diverse cultures. From the streets of Vietnam to the villages of Portugal, the book documents his raw experiences with global gastronomy. It serves as a candid examination of the deep connection between food, history, and national identity.
Typhoid Mary: An Urban Historical
A historical account of Mary Mallon, the Irish immigrant cook identified as the first asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in early 20th-century America. Anthony Bourdain examines her life and the public health pursuit that led to her lifelong isolation from the perspective of a professional chef. The book explores the intersection of medical science, urban sanitation, and individual civil liberties.
The Bobby Gold Stories
A Novel
After ten years in prison, Bobby Gold returns to the criminal underworld as a debt enforcer in the New York City restaurant and club scene. His life becomes complicated when he falls for Nikki, a talented and ambitious line cook who draws him into a dangerous botched robbery. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, violence, and the gritty reality of kitchen culture.
Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook
Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking
A practical guide to classic French bistro cooking featuring recipes and techniques from the author's famed New York City restaurant. The book emphasizes the professional concept of mise en place and kitchen organization through the author's signature narrative style. It serves as both a culinary manual and a collection of personal anecdotes from Bourdain's time as an executive chef.
The Nasty Bits
Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones
A collection of 37 anecdotes and essays exploring the culinary world, travel, and the personal experiences of a professional chef. Organized by the five basic tastes—salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami—the book features diverse perspectives on global food culture alongside a fictional short story.
No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach
An illustrated travel journal and behind-the-scenes companion to the first three seasons of the television series. Anthony Bourdain chronicles his global culinary adventures with candid photography and commentary on local cultures and cuisines. The book explores the reality of international travel and the people Bourdain encountered across the world.
Medium Raw
A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
Anthony Bourdain reflects on his rise to celebrity status and the evolution of the restaurant industry ten years after the publication of Kitchen Confidential. Through a series of essays, he critiques the 'foodie' culture and investigates the motivations behind professional cooking.
Get Jiro!
In a dystopian Los Angeles where food is the ultimate currency and master chefs rule like crime lords, a mysterious sushi chef named Jiro decapitates anyone who violates culinary etiquette. Caught between two warring factions—the globalist Internationalists and the militant organic Vertical Farm—Jiro navigates a hyper-violent landscape of gastronomic obsession.
Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi
A prequel to the New York Times bestseller Get Jiro!, this graphic novel explores the origins of the titular character in Tokyo. Jiro is the heir to a powerful Yakuza crime family but secretly spends his nights as an apprentice to a master sushi chef. When his two worlds inevitably collide, he must navigate a violent path between family duty and his culinary passion.
Appetites: A Cookbook
Anthony Bourdain's final cookbook focuses on the personal recipes he prepared for family and friends at home. It distills forty years of professional cooking and global travel into a curated repertoire of essential dishes. The book emphasizes practical efficiency and organization for home entertaining, accompanied by Ralph Steadman’s distinctive illustrations.
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide
A guide to some of the world's most fascinating places
A posthumous collection of travel insights and recommendations compiled by Anthony Bourdain's longtime collaborator. The book provides practical advice on local cuisine, hotels, and transportation based on Bourdain's extensive global journeys. Interspersed with personal essays from family and colleagues, it captures his unique perspective on culture and the human experience.