The Geometry of Pasta - Hardcover Book - Very Good Condition

The Geometry of Pasta is more than just a cookbookit's an elegant & intellectual

exploration of the art, history, & design of pasta, paired with authentic Italian recipes

by celebrated chef Jacob Kenedy (of Londons Bocca di Lupo) & beautifully designed

by Caz Hildebrand (co-author of The Modern Cookbook).

This striking black-and-white hardcover presents over 100 traditional pasta shapes, each paired with its most suitable sauce or preparationbased on centuries of Italian culinary wisdom.

It merges culinary science, visual design, & cultural storytelling in one unique volume.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook, an aspiring chef, or simply fascinated by food

heritage & aesthetics, this book is a treasure trove of culinary inspiration.

Product Details:

Title: The Geometry of Pasta

Authors: Caz Hildebrand & Jacob Kenedy

Format: Hardcover

Price: R275.00

Condition: Preloved Very Good: Crisp clean pages, tight binding. Dust jacket in excellent condition

Pages: 256

ISBN: 9781452101914

Whats Inside:

Detailed explanations of the origins, names, and ideal uses for pasta shapesfrom familiar spaghetti & penne to lesser-known varieties like trofie and garganelli

Authentic recipes for sauces & pasta dishes tailored specifically to each shapethink duck ragu with pappardelle, or walnut pesto with trenette

Stylised diagrams that showcase each pasta's form, structure, & ideal texture

Cultural insight into Italian food history, regional traditions, & culinary logic behind pasta-and-sauce pairings

Elegant monochrome illustrations & clean design, making it as much a display piece as a practical guide

Why This Book Is Special:

- Combines culinary authority with artistic vision

- Explains the why behind pasta pairings, not just the how

- Perfect gift for pasta lovers, food designers, and cookbook collectors

- Not just a cookbookits a design object and cultural artefact