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"Markets around the World" Author: [Spanish] Joseph Sukaratz / [British] Miranda Sofronio Publisher: Strait Books
"Markets around the World" Author: [Spanish] Joseph Sukaratz / [British] Miranda Sofronio Publisher: Strait Books
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Selected as one of the New York Public Library's best Spanish books of 2020.
Take you to see the strange and interesting markets around the world,
Explain to you the unique history and culture of various parts of the world.
◎ Editor's Recommendation
★ A unique market science book, recommended by world-famous chefs, the best Spanish book of 2020 by the New York Public Library
How much do you know about markets? You may have visited the market near your home, but you must not know that there are so many fun and interesting markets in the world. You may only buy and sell things in the market, but the market has much more functions than this. This is a popular science book introducing markets around the world, written by Spanish food journalist Joseph Sucaratz and recommended by world-famous chef Ferran Adria. It shows you the peculiarities of the market from different angles. This book was selected into the New York Public Library's list of the best Spanish books in 2020. It is an alternative popular science book that you cannot miss.
★ Visit more than 40 unique and interesting markets around the world, break your perception of the market and broaden your horizons
Markets around the world are not just what we are familiar with. There are many floating markets in Southeast Asia, where vendors sell goods on boats; Thailand's Chatuchak weekend market welcomes hundreds of thousands of people after opening. Markets around the world are some places we can't imagine. Some vendors in France can make delicacies with the meat and vegetables you buy; the Konso market in Ethiopia still retains the tradition of bartering. This book covers more than 40 different regions and peculiar markets of different styles around the world, and tells about the appearance, goods, functions and other aspects of the market, which can break your inherent cognition of the market and broaden your horizons.
★ Clear logic and rich content, helping you understand the past and present of the market and appreciate the history and culture around the world
Markets have a long history. They are not only distribution centers for goods, but also places for people to exchange knowledge and ideas, and they are catalysts for civilization. This book starts with "markets in history" and connects these markets with themes such as "types of markets", "things you can buy in markets", and "people in markets". It has clear logic and rich content. It allows you to see a wide range of goods and various trading methods, understand the market from an economic perspective, and appreciate the customs and traditions of various places, and understand the market from a historical and cultural perspective.
◎ Introduction
If you think a market is just a place to buy and sell things, you are wrong! Markets around the world are beyond your imagination. Open this book and you will see the historic Masai La Market, the floating Damnoen Saduak Market, and the Langgi International Market that looks like a small city; you will see fried spiders, fermented shark meat, alfalfa juice and other terrible foods; you will learn about cargo transportation, commodity auctions, street performances and other things related to the market.
This beautiful popular science book introduces more than 40 unique markets in the world from the aspects of origin, function, type, trading method, etc. With rich content and artistic illustrations, you can learn interesting knowledge about the market and understand the wonderful world of the market.
About the Author
◎ Author: Josep Sucarrats
Spanish food journalist, editor-in-chief of a popular food magazine, and frequent guest on food radio, TV and media. Josep has co-authored a book on Barcelona cooking and the aperitif phenomenon, and a book of pasta recipes. He is willing to go anywhere in the world to taste a dish. He often travels around the world to explore local cuisine and has a long-term collaboration with the famous chef Ferran Adria.
◎ Illustrator: Miranda Sofroniou
British illustrator, graduated from the University of the Arts London with a degree in illustration. Her illustrations are inspired by travel and nature: beautiful and colorful. She often uses traditional painting materials such as watercolor and acrylic, with free brushstrokes and rich details. Miranda's paintings are designed to remind people of a certain atmosphere and evoke a sense of surprise. She uses narrative paintings to let the audience enter a wonderful world and enjoy her personalized interpretation of daily life.
◎ Translator: Wu Luyao
I graduated from Tianjin Foreign Studies University with a bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature, and from the University of Zaragoza, Spain with a master's degree in Advanced Historical Studies. I have worked as a Spanish teacher and Spanish marketing salesperson, and have extensive experience in Spanish translation.
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