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About The Gourmand’s Lemon: A Collection of Stories and Recipes

Celebrate the deceptively simple lemon in the second volume of TASCHEN’s collaboration with The Gourmand, masters of the intersection between food and art. From Renaissance gardens that shaped the Medici dynasty to invisible ink used since 600 CE, lemons have played a surprisingly pivotal role in history, literature, and culture.

This beautifully illustrated volume charts the fruit’s rich genealogy, explores its literary presence in the works of Joan Didion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Wolfe, and James Joyce, and examines its cultural symbolism – from lemonade stands representing the American dream to its depiction by art history’s greats, from Old Masters to Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol. Lemons also appear in design, from Philippe Starck’s iconic Juicy Salif to Arts and Crafts decorative motifs, demonstrating their enduring appeal.

Featuring a foreword by chef and food writer Simon Hopkinson, an introduction by art critic Jennifer Higgie, and more than 60 lemon-inspired recipes from around the world – ranging from savory sauces and poultry dishes to cocktails and desserts – this book offers a vibrant celebration of one of the world’s most versatile and captivating fruits.