Books

Throughly enjoying Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. I got it as an audiobook because it was narrated by the author, and it felt like a first-hand testament of the greatness of the author. His storytelling is rambunctious and raw, as I imagine he was himself.

I don’t often listen to audiobooks (I find it hard to focus on the content and not be distracted by visual stimuli) but in this case I recommend it.

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The funny thing is, after Bourdain’s death, I wished I had met the guy.

But then he absolutely shreds vegetarians in his book (and I’m a vegetarian). So as much as I’d have enjoyed meeting him, he would not have enjoyed meeting me

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How do you find it? My experience has been that “serious” audiobooks (last one I listened to on Audible was Schelling’s Strategy of Conflict) put me to sleep pretty fast. Like listening to a multiple-hour dry, academic lecture. In audio format, I have an easier time with lively, experiential books (like Bourdain’s) or fiction

Just ordered a copy to add to my reading pile

I think I agree 100 percent. RIP, Anthony.

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For a guy who portrays himself as an under-educated high school dropout, his vocabulary is rich and his language flowery, on par with great beatnik or gonzo writers.

Maybe he had some copyediting help, but I doubt given how eloquent and in control his narration performance is.

I like to think he was just talented

i just downloaded the sample on my kindle and was immediately hooked. gonna buy the book

I read it and listened and agree. I actually love audio books read by the author

He was a very enigmatic person. I attended his presentation for this book in Austin, and he had an amendable presence in the large room.