The Grammar of Spice by Caz Hildebrand - ISBN: 9780500299029
Paperback
Spice stories: flavors, history, art, and our place in the world.
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The Grammar of Spice

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    17 February 2026

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Summary

A compact edition of this stylishly illustrated compendium of over sixty spices, brilliantly designed by the bestselling author of Herbarium.

Spices have played an intrinsic part in the human story, running through history, geography, anthropology, politics, religion, culture, art and design. From alligator pepper seeds which, in the Yoruba culture, are given to newborn babies to taste a few minutes after birth, to charoli seeds, which are used in traditional I…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500299029
ISBN-10:0500299021
Author:Caz Hildebrand
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:17 February 2026
Weight:580g
Dimensions:156mm x 220mm
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The Grammar of Spice by Caz Hildebrand - ISBN: 9780500299029
156 × 220 mm
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A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘As much a visual feast as it is an opportunity to gorge on history, dream up flavour combinations and expand your knowledge … each spice has its story, opposite exquisite illustrations and designs. Beautiful’ - Delicious Magazine
‘Fascinating’ - Vegetarian Living
‘Spices and abstract geometrical patterns are a surprisingly perfect pairing in this visually stunning and informative book’ - The Lady

About The Author

Caz Hildebrand

Caz Hildebrand is an artist, award-winning graphic designer and former Creative Partner at Here Design, London. She has designed best-selling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. In 2010 Caz created The Geometry of Pasta with Bocca di Lupo chef Jacob Kenedy, revealing the secrets of eating the authentic Italian way. She is also the author and designer of Herbarium and An Anarchy of Chillies, both published by Thames & Hudson.

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