Food Republic: A Singapore Literary Banquet

Food Republic is an anthology of literary explorations of Singapore's food culture, featuring poems, fiction, and non-fiction that range from passionate to surreal. It is a buffet, banquet, omakase, smorgasbord, nasi padang spread, thali, or rijssttafel, assembled to your taste.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 216 pages
\n Publication date: 27 May 2021
\n Publisher: Landmark Books Pte.Ltd ,Singapore
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Food Republic is a comprehensive exploration of Singapore's culinary culture, encompassing every aspect of food production, consumption, and appreciation. It delves into the intricate relationships between people and their food, from the joy of eating to the complexities of selling and hawking it. This anthology, featuring over one hundred literary explorations of food and food culture, reveals that when people write about food, they are often exploring deeper themes and emotions, closer to the heart or the bone.

The poems, fiction, and non-fiction in Food Republic span a wide range of styles, from passionate and realistic portrayals to tantalizingly surreal narratives. It serves as a buffet, a banquet, an omakase, a smorgasbord, a nasi padang spread, a thali, or a rijssttafel, offering a diverse range of flavors and experiences to satisfy every palate.

Whether you are a food lover, a writer, or simply someone who appreciates the complexities of human relationships with food, this anthology is a must-read. It provides a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Singapore's culinary heritage and offers a thought-provoking and enjoyable journey through the world of food. So, come, eat, and savor the flavors of Food Republic!

\n Weight: 280g\n
Dimension: 194 x 130 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811458569\n \n