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Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Illustrated Edition. tall thin black hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective brodart book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. as new. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). full color photo frontis. 2 color decorative title. pg. 240p. glossy pages throughout. b&w map of japan. resources. glossary. credits. index. almost every page illustrated in full glossy color. directory of sake' breweries. cookbooks. japanese history. bartender guides. food and drink. ~ Since about 800 AD., it has been the drink of kings and commoners alike in the Far East. Today fine saké has become one of the most sought~after indulgences in the U.S., Japan, and around the world The Sake Companion is a comprehensive guide to this distinctive beverage. Inside you'll find an A~Z Directory of Japanese and American Saké with ratings and tasting notes for more than 130 saké varieties. Also included is a directory profiling major Japanese and American breweries, as well as a primer on saké terminology, an explanation of the saké brewing process, and a history of the role of saké in Japanese culture. So whether you're just beginning your adventures with saké, or alread consider yourself an experienced connoisseur, The Saké Companion is essential reference for appreciating and understanding of one of the world's greatest pleasures. Known as "The Saké Guy," John Gauntner is a leading authority on Japanese saké, He writes a semi~monthly column on saké for The Japan Times, as well as a free newsletter, and an informative English~language saké webpage. He is the author of The Saké Handbook and co~author of Saké: Pure & Simple.…