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Heston Blumenthal: The Biography of the World's Most Brilliant Master Chef
Author(s): Chas Newkey-Burden (Author)
- Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date: 15 Oct. 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 266 pages
- ISBN-10: 1844548201
- ISBN-13: 9781844548200
Book Description
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is the man who turned the world of cuisine on its head and became a national hero with an OBE and three Michelin stars. Here, for the first time, is the full inspirational story of this enthusiastic, self-taught genius. Heston is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment for new ways to tantalise the taste-buds of diners at his Fat Duck restuarant. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc’s restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as – constantly pushing the boundaries of his work – he reached the top of his profession and received an OBE from the Queen.
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About the Author
Chas Newkey-Burden is the author of Amy Winehouse – The biography, Paris Hilton – Life on the Edge, The Reduced History of Britain and Great Email Disasters. He is the co-author – with Julie Burchill – of Not In My Name – A Compendium of Modern Hypocrisy. He has interviewed and profiled a host of celebrities including Rachel Stevens, David Beckham, Ricky Gervais, Jenna Jameson and McFly. His writting has appeared in a number of publications including the Guardian, Time out, Attitude and the Times.
