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Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir

by Anthony Bourdain

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4.00 (134.2K ratings)
calendar_today 2000
description 312 pages

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 134.2K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 312 pages.

About Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

A deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade from Chef Anthony Bourdain, laying out his more than a quarter-century of drugs, sex, and haute cuisine—now with all-new, never-before-published material.New York Chef Tony Bourdain gives away secrets of the trade in his wickedly funny, inspiring memoir/expose. Kitchen Confidential reveals what Bourdain calls "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine."

Detail Value
Author Anthony Bourdain
Published 2000
Pages 312
Kindle Price $9.03
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 4.00 / 5.00
Total Ratings 134,177

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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134.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.00, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par. With 134.2K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

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4.02
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly?

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly worth reading?

Based on 134.2K reader ratings, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly?

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly has 312 pages.

Who wrote Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly?

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly was written by Anthony Bourdain. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly?

The ISBN-13 for Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly is 9780060899230.0.

How much does Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly cost on Kindle?

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly is available on Kindle for $9.03. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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