{"product_id":"ten-tomatoes-william-alexander-9781538753330","title":"Ten Tomatoes by William Alexander","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eTen Tomatoes: That Changed the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby William Alexander\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eA Washington State Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf2e9; border-left: 5px solid #e67e22; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #d35400;\"\u003e🍅 A CULINARY MICROHISTORY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eAn erudite, entertaining exploration of the tomato's journey from misunderstood outcast to the world's most popular vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen Tomatoes: That Changed the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author William Alexander delivers an engaging microhistory of a fruit that has long suffered an identity crisis. For centuries, the tomato was cast into the dustbin of agricultural history—feared as poisonous, subjected to harsh industrial gassing, and even weaponized as a projectile. Yet, against all odds, it has evolved into the very avatar of our modern disaffection with industrial food systems, simultaneously reigning as the most popular vegetable globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander seamlessly weaves together travel, history, humor, and a dash of misadventure. His meticulous research tracks the tomato's astonishing trajectory, introducing readers to a colorful cast of conquistadors, con artists, and even the Mafia. From the iconic Heinz ketchup bottle earning its place in the Smithsonian to the modern phenomenon of climate-controlled mega-greenhouses the size of New England villages, this book is a mouth-watering guide to the food that captured the world's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author renowned for his lively, accessible microhistories and memoirs. Blending deep historical research with an entertaining narrative voice, Alexander brings overlooked subjects to life, earning acclaim from readers and critics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Historians:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers fascinated by the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of global food systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Fiction Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fans of microhistories who enjoy deep dives into singular, unexpected subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgriculturists \u0026amp; Gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone interested in the shift from traditional farming to modern, climate-controlled mega-greenhouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashington State Book Award Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraised by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Mark Pendergrast as an \"entertaining, broad-ranging history.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized as a definitive and erudite microhistory of the tomato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781538753330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1538753332\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrand Central Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2023-06-06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust Down Books: We Aim to Please—Because Our Customers are Our Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust-Down Books: People Over Profits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"William Alexander\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9781538753330\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2023-06-06\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Grand Central Publishing\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674890867003,"sku":"1538753332","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781538753330.jpg?v=1773054895","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/ten-tomatoes-william-alexander-9781538753330","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}