{"product_id":"absinthe-betina-j-wittels-9781682750018","title":"Absinthe: The Exquisite Elixir","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake an intimate look into the contemporary world of absinthe. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e International in scope, \u003ci\u003eAbsinthe: The Exquisite Elixir\u003c\/i\u003e is a visually rich journey into an alluring subculture. Filled with color reproductions of classic and current lithographs, posters, cartoons, as well as photos of antiques, glassware, and other tools of the absinthe drinker, this new and comprehensive guide explains and illustrates the history, culture, and mystique of the drink known as the Green Fairy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors provide insights into the controversy and effects of the Green Fairy through the stories of famous connoisseurs, including Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. In addition to a rich history, this detailed new guide includes recipes, reviews of existing Absinthe brands, and absinthe's contemporary culture and ritual. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfirmed absinthe drinkers, neophytes, the curious, and collectors will all find this book equally intriguing and seductive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Betina J. Wittels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1682750019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682750018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/09\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 9.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Betina J. Wittels","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065787232511,"sku":"9781682750018","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e1e5e383-9e4c-4ff4-8a5d-ce35e5978f94.jpg?v=1768677275","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/absinthe-betina-j-wittels-9781682750018","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}