The Gourmand's Lemon Book The Gourmand’s Lemon is an in-depth exploration of the literary, linguistic, historic, and gastronomic legacy of lemons, where the line between food and art is happily blurred.    Following on from The Gourmand’s Egg, Lemon is the second volume in our established book series, published by Taschen. Lemon features a foreword by celebrated cook and author Simon Hopkinson, an in-depth introduction by writer and author Jennifer Higgie, twenty four compelling and unexpected stories, illustrated with acclaimed artworks and photography, plus over fifty zesty recipes with exclusive photography by Bobby Doherty.

“This is a book of incredible beauty and would make the perfect gift for someone who loves the visual aspects of food… If you know anyone who is a fan of lemons, for whatever reason, then they’ll absolutely love this.” * Dorset Magazine *
“You’ll come away with a renewed appreciation for the lemons languishing in your fridge.” * Los Angeles Times *
“The text is funny and surprising, the recipes fabulous.” * Financial Times *
"A hybrid of illustrated book and cookbook pays tribute to the lemon... The Gourmand puts it on a par with salt and pepper, because it has a similarly elementary significance for the development of the art of cooking and gives even the most banal dish a stimulating note." * Welt am Sonntag *
"It makes your mouth water just looking at the cover of the book and seeing The Gourmand's Lemon on the table... The sight alone is the start of summer." * n-tv *
"An ode to the lemon and a concentrate of art, cinema, history and literature." * Corriere della Sera *
"With The Gourmand's Lemon, TASCHEN once again demonstrates its keen sense of design quality. This is evident not only in the excellent illustrations, but also in fine details such as the marbled endpapers, on which, of course, lemons are wafting." * AD *
"The lemon book by TASCHEN is a kind of almanac about the much-loved Citrus Limon, as the botanical name goes. The lemon as a subject of painting, from Baroque artists to Henri Rousseau and Andy Warhol, as a motif in novels from Joan Didion to James Joyce." * Süddeutsche Zeitung *
“A book pays homage to the queen of citrus fruits, provides simple recipes and is dedicated to the question: why does the lemon make you happy?” * ORF *
“Truly a bible of good taste.” * Eurowings Magazine *
“This exceptional book explores the lemon’s history, geneaology, poetry and delivers 60 or so recipes for which the lemon plays a decisive role. Tuna steak ‘al salmoriglio, lemon tagliolini, roast chicken, tagines, lemon cakes and tarts, lemon curd and various other precious condiments, but also classic and creative cocktails: all elevating this magical fruit. Gorgeous photos by Bobby Doherty.” * Les Pieds dans le Plat de Gilles Pudlowski *
“The secret life of lemons.” * Marie Claire Maison *
“In addition to its many cultural references, this rich volume presents 60 recipes that celebrate the lemon’s incredible versatility in the kitchen.” * Sky Arte *
“The Gourmand’s second book has the same immaculate and imaginative quality.” * D di Repubblica *
“This gem of a book takes us on a fascinating journey on the citrus trail.” * Marie Claire *
“A beautifully illustrated and amply documented bible that gives us a full tour around the ball of energy that inspired so many painters, musicians…and recipes.” * M Le Monde *
“More than 60 lemony recipes to inspire your culinary exploits.” * Harper’s Bazaar *
“A sharp anthology of recipes, stories and visuals championing a fruit bowl staple.” * Creative Review *
“Lemons are symbols, ciphers, ingredients; conduits for meaning and metaphors; little cathedrals, fruit for dreaming.” * Jennifer Higgie *
“Editorially experimental, visually conceptual, but highly accessible because of the sheer wit of its inventive features, The Gourmand offers surprising delicacies.” * The Guardian *
“Since launching out of London a handful of years ago, The Gourmand has garnered a cult following for its whimsical take on contemporary food and culture.” * New York Magazine *

The Gourmand is David Lane and Marina Tweed, creators of the eponymous food and culture journal founded in London in 2011. Through publications, films and experiences they explore the fields of art, design, literature, film, fashion, and music through the universal subject of food. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Die Zeit, and Le Monde, and exhibited at the Design Museum, London.