The Book of Coffee: A Philosophy
The Book of Coffee: A Philosophy
Biographical Note: James Hoffmann (Author) James Hoffmann is the co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters, a multi-award-winning coffee roasting company based in East London. He is also the World Barista...
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Biographical Note: Julian Baggini is a philosopher, writer and journalist whose work encompasses a wide range of interests and styles. Julian was awarded a Ph.D. from University College London for his thesis on the philosophy of personal identity in 1996. He then went on to found The Philosophers' Magazine with Jeremy Stangroom, supporting himself with a portfolio of jobs that included teaching and, increasingly, journalism and writing. Julian writes articles for The Guardian, BBC News Online, Prospect, Times Educational Supplement, the Observer and New Humanist, among others. He makes regular appearances on national radio and television. Julian has published numerous well received books about philosophy and its intersection with other spheres. Julian's most recent book, How the World Eats, was published in October 2024 by Granta. Mariya Suzuki (Illustrator) She is an artist currently based in Tokyo. She was born in Nara and studied illustration in Long Beach, California. She has contributed her work for many musicians, food professionals, and books and magazines from around the world. In addition to printed media, she also collaborates with interior designers to draw murals. Aside from work, she enjoys going around town to draw subjects whose shape or story catches her attention. Publisher Marketing: A collaboration between philosopher Julian Baggini and internationally celebrated coffee expert, James Hoffmann, this is the perfect gift book for the curious coffee lover. Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann team up In this beguiling deep dive into the world's favorite hot drink, coffee. Julian Baginni has long been fascinated by the philosophical underpinnings of how we eat and drink, and a chance encounter with an old, battered copy of The Book of Tea by Kakuza Okakura led him on a journey to explore our relationship with coffee. Coffee is the ritual that begins and gets us through the day, whether chugged thoughtlessly on the long drive home, or artfully and ritualistically brewed as a moment of morning meditation. Coffee not only fuels us but has shaped the very fabric of modern life. Our cup of coffee allows for a moment of deeper connection, both with oneself and others, through attentive preparation and consumption. A moment to embrace life's absurdity with joy and alertness. This little book on coffee is something ultimately enriching and life affirming, an elevation of the everyday and a pleasure to read, creating a treatise on how we can infuse the seemingly mundane with moments of mindful attention and meaning. It will appeal not only to coffee lovers but to anyone intrigued by the intersections of culture, philosophy, and everyday life. In tracing the deep roots of coffee in our imagination, The Book of Coffee reveals why this humble drink remains a profound and lasting symbol of life itself. |
Author: Baggini, Julian
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-05-05
BISAC: Cooking|Beverages|Non-Alcoholic|Mind, Body, Spirit|Mindfulness & Meditation|Philosophy|Movements|Humanism|Philosophy|Individual Philosophers
ISBN: 9781846016387
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781846016387
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