"You''ll be wowed by the moving, even majestic origin stories of chefs of all stripes in KNIVES & INK." - Elle "One of the fall''s most unusual books is a gorgeous look at the tattoos (and the stories behind them) of 65 chefs, some famous, some not." - Entertainment Weekly''s "Must-Read Books of the Fall" "This follow up to Fitzgerald and MacNaughton''s awesome Pen & Ink is a beautifully illustrated collection of chefs'' tattoos and the stories behind them. The tales behind the ink are as varied and vibrant as the body art they explain, and reveal a diversity of life experiences--troubles and triumphs both." - Nylon, "Must-Read List" "Sharp, fresh and needed . The tattoos are merely the doorway into this world . It''s the characters and their humanity that make Knives & Ink so readable." - San Francisco Chronicle "A gorgeous and illuminating glimpse into whole worlds: meals cooked, loves lost, and lives lived.
" - Rachel Khong, Executive Editor, Lucky Peach "In this lovely, funny, occasionally absurd, frequently very moving book, the figure of the tattooed chef -- so often reduced to a clichd pork-belly punchline -- takes on a beautiful humanity. Its pages prove that it''s no surprise that the men and women who work in kitchens are often drawn to the indelibility of tattoos; their stories of both food and ink are told in languages of passion, art, memory, and identity." - Helen Rosner, Executive Editor, Eater "Through its sheer variety of tattoos, stories, and recipes, Knives & Ink celebrates the incredible creativity, passion, and inspiration to be found in the culinary community. A fantastic book." - Jamie Bissonnette, Best Chef Northeast, James Beard Foundation Awards "Every tattoo, like every dish, has a distinct personality. These portraits, both lighthearted and complex, will make you see chefs in a whole new way. Plus, it''s so much fun!" - John Gorham, four-time James Beard Awards nominee "Whether the subjects are showing off a motivational phrase, honoring a loved one lost with angel wings, or celebrating the bounty of fruits and vegetables in a bright sleeve, these chefs lay bare the inspirations behind their tattoos and their reasons for joining the culinary ranks. Knives & Ink is a moving read as well as feast for the eyes.
" - CraveOnline "[The] stories are alternately cheeky and poignant--but regardless of who they are and where they cook, Knives & Ink offers another look into the creative, scrappy, food-filled lives of some of our favorite chefs." - Food & Wine.com " Knives & Ink is the perfect intersection of everything we find delicious--beautifully-told stories, tattoos, food, recipes, confessions . You''ll constantly find new things on every page, and as you dig in, you''ll be moved by more than just your hunger." - Tattoodo.com "Fitzgerald and MacNaugton are back with a new book of lovingly illustrated tattoos and the stories behind them." - Brooklyn Magazine "This collection of first-person anecdotes, paired with beautiful illustrations, become intimate portals into the souls of the people who make your food." - San Francisco Chronicle "KNIVES & INK is an engaging read, with tales that are poignant, bittersweet, inspirational and occasionally funny.
" - San Jose Mercury News "Absolutely delightful from cover to cover." - Maria Popova, Brainpickings, "The Best Art, Design, and Photography Books of 2014," on PEN & INK "The revelations in this remarkable collection are, in turns, poignant, charming, heartbreaking, and honest. Like tattoos, these stories leave an impression that will linger." - Roxane Gay, on PEN & INK "Each ink drawing is a secret story. What I love most about this book is that it doesn''t cover just huge sleeves and complicated tattoos, it also honors the newly popular (again) art of poke-and-stick tattoos." - "Best Illustrated Books", Design*Sponge on PEN & INK "Oh my god, this gorgeous, gorgeous book. It will, like its subject, alter you permanently. We sometimes forget: each tattoo has its story.
Many are lovingly recorded here--from the wicked to the profound to the ridiculous. This gorgeous, gorgeous book perfectly chronicles the stories that we wear on our skin." - Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists, on PEN & INK "Inspired . Drawn in a whimsical, tender style, MacNaughton''s portraits are captivating in their intimacy . Without judgment or regret, this emotionally raw collection, featuring an introduction by Cheryl Strayed, explores how we find permanence in an impermanent world." - Publishers Weekly on PEN & INK "[One of] the best art books of 2014." - The Huffington Post on PEN & INK "For anybody who ever looked at a stranger''s tattoo and wondered why?, Pen & Ink offers a gorgeous, hilarious, and moving Because. In its pages, the most amateurish, outlandish, and bizarre tattoos become portals into their owners'' lives and dreams.
In the process, they become beautiful." - Peter Trachtenberg, author of SEVEN TATTOOS, on PEN & INK "These chef''s stories remind readers just how dedicated they are to their craft . Pairing each story with a sumptuously drawn illustration of the tattoo, Knives & Ink invites readers further into the lives of each chef." - Napa Valley Register''s "Cookbooks ideal for holiday gift-giving" "This book is just too cool." - Bustle, "18 Books To Give Your Best Friend This Holiday Season" "The perfect gift for anyone who''s fascinated by stories, food, chefs, ink, or cooking but doesn''t have the time to start a 500 page novel. Plus, Wendy Macnaughton''s illustrations completely make the book!" - Ace Natural''s "2016 Holiday Foodie Gift Guide" "The ensuing sixty-five stories run alternately cheeky and earnest, and come from Michelin chefs and scrappy line workers. Collectively, the tales offer a vivid glimpse into cooks'' lives and creative processes, and prove, once and for all, that chefs take their tattoos almost as seriously as their knives." - Michigan Quarterly Review.