Some readers may not like the fact that it's not alphabetical (it arranges alphabetical within region), but once you get used to the format, it's a joy.

A perfect choice for the serious cheese lover.


Not just a handbook - a cultural record   October 11, 1997
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French and Italian cheese experts are not easily impressed but here is a book that even they are getting excited about. The quality of the photography and reproduction are unsurpassed and is complemented by the expertise displayed in the content and presentation of the accompanying information. This is not just a hand-book, it is an historical and cultural record. If the bureaucrats have there way, then the export of most of these unpasteurised cheeses will be banned so, for those of you who love real cheese but cannot get to Europe to eat the ones they make there, buy this book and drool!