Originally published in 2002, The Pleasures of Slow Food was one of the first books on the subject of the Slow Food movement. The movement, whose mission is to protect food artisans and promote regional food culture, has continued to grow and now includes more than 85,000 members around the world. We now offer this wonderful volume devoted to local, sustainable, and traditional foods in paperback with a redesigned cover, ready to inspire a new generation of home cooks who also want to preserve the traditions of growing, cooking, and eating good food.