Fermentation : A Natural History
By Sandor Ellix Katz
2026 • Timber Press
Fermentation is a magical collaboration between people and bacteria. This book illuminates the natural history of fermentation as a process and concept, covering practices used in cultures around the world with many practical benefits, as well as scientific and mythological understandings, and cutting-edge experimentation.
The Studies in Nature series offers close observations, passionate research, and natural obsessions on a variety of nature-related topics. Featuring illustrations by Stacy Hsu and black and white photography, they offer big ideas in a small, giftable, and collectible package.
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