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- ISBN 9781797234779
- Dimensions: 127 x 178mm
- Publication Date: 12 Nov 2026
- Publisher: Chronicle Books
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Join the club—eat dessert first! This colorful field guide introduces you to the most delicious and sensational desserts from around the world.
Discover the art of global dessert culture—from chocolate shots to mochi donuts, churros to millefeuilles—with no plane ticket required! This cute, compact volume encourages you to embark on a food-filled adventure in your own city or on your next urban vacation with artist and tea sommelier Diane Borsato as your personal dessert advisor.
Explore seventy stars of global dessert culture, from photogenic charcoal ice cream to irresistible mango pomelo sago. The treats in this book encompass classics like Baked Alaska and bold inventions like the Raindrop Cake, each brought to life in Kelsey Oseid’s mouthwatering illustrations. You’ll learn the histories behind pavlova and maple syrup pie and get tips for finding the best éclair or getting the most out of your boba tea order.
A handy checklist at the back of the book is waiting for you to start collecting delicious experiences. Through the medium of dessert, expand your cultural horizons, create good memories with friends and family, and above all, enjoy the sweeter side of life.
Diane Borsato is an award-winning artist, educator, and certified Tea Sommelier who works closely with other artists, chefs, and naturalists in projects she has performed and exhibited in major galleries and museums in Canada and internationally. Her previous books include Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of Fungi and What Is a Sculpture?. She lives in Toronto.
Kelsey Oseid is an illustrator, artist, and amateur naturalist. She has illustrated a variety of books and runs an online shop where she sells prints and original pieces of her nature-themed work. Her work has been featured on Design*Sponge, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Everglow, Handmade, and in magazines like Organic Life, Anthology, and Good Housekeeping. She is the author of several books, including What We See in the Stars; Birds, Nests, Eggs; and Trees: An Illustrated Celebration. She lives in Minneapolis.
