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M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating

M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating

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Our take on the M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating

The Art of Eating collects M.F.K. Fisher's five classic food books in one 784-page paperback, including Serve It Forth, Consider the Oyster, How to Cook a Wolf, The Gastronomical Me and An Alphabet for Gourmets. This 50th Anniversary edition from John Wiley & Sons adds an introduction on the author and her work. It is memoir and essay as much as cookbook, with few recipes and a lot of prose about hunger, appetite and living. At $14.60 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range across the four stores selling it new.

Best forReaders of food writing and memoirHome cooks who want context more than recipesGift for a serious cook or English majorAnyone building a classics shelf on eating and culture
Pros
  • Five complete books in one volume, about 784 pages
  • Fisher's prose is precise, funny and unsentimental
  • The 50th Anniversary edition includes material about the author
  • Cheap per page at $14.60 for the whole collection
  • Works as a gift and as a reference to dip into
Cons
  • Few step-by-step recipes; not a practical cookbook
  • Dense, essayistic style some readers find slow
  • Thick paperback at 2.19 lbs is awkward to hold in bed
  • Older editions and used copies compete on price

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M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 7. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers treat The Art of Eating as a cornerstone of American food writing, praising Fisher's voice and the convenience of having all five books together. Some find the essays dated or slow going and wish for more recipes.

What people mention
  • Writing stylePraisedReaders call Fisher's prose precise, funny and worth reading for its own sake.
  • Recipe contentCriticisedBuyers expecting a cookbook find few recipes and mostly essays.
  • ValuePraisedOwners say five books in one volume at this price is a bargain.
  • Physical bookMixedThe 784-page paperback is heavy and stiff to hold open.
  • RelevanceMixedSome readers find the mid-century references dated; others find them timeless.

Specifications

Binding Type
Paperback
Book Format Type
Paperback
Digital Format
BryteWave Format
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Main Genre
Non-fiction
Subgenre
Cooking + Food + Wine
Book Title
The Art of Eating

Questions and answers

Is this a cookbook with recipes?
Mostly not. It is a collection of essays and memoirs about food, with only scattered recipes. Buy it for the writing, not for dinner plans.
What books are included?
The five books are Serve It Forth, Consider the Oyster, How to Cook a Wolf, The Gastronomical Me and An Alphabet for Gourmets.
What is different about the 50th Anniversary edition?
This Wiley paperback edition adds an introduction about Fisher and her work. The core text is the same five books.
Is $14.60 a good price?
Yes. It is the lowest of the four new prices we track as of November 7, 2026, and near the bottom of its recent range.
Is it hard to read?
It is essayistic and of its time, so it rewards slow reading. If you want fast, modern recipes, look elsewhere.
How long is it?
784 pages, about 9.3 by 6 inches and 2.19 lbs in paperback.
Where is the M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating cheapest?
At Amazon, for $14.60, 43% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the M.F.K. Fisher The Art of Eating?
4 stores we checked sell it, including Target, HarperCollins Publishers, Bookshop.org, Amazon.

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Book Language
English
Book Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Book Dimensions
9.3" x 1.5" x 6.0"
Book Weight
2.19 lbs
Original Language
English
Translated Language
No
Cover Type
Paperback
Page Count
784
Edition Number
5 Edition
Edition Name
50th Anniversary Edition