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The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive Fungus,Used
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The ultimate truffle true crime tale*: A thrilling journey through the hidden underworld of the world's most prized luxury ingredient.*Bianca Bosker, New York Times bestselling author of Cork DorkBeneath the gloss of star chefs and crystalladen tables, the truffle supply chain is touched by theft, secrecy, sabotage, and fraud. Farmers patrol their fields with rifles and fear losing trade secrets to spies. Hunters plant poisoned meatballs to eliminate rival trufflehunting dogs. Naive buyers and even knowledgeable experts are duped by liars and counterfeits.Deeply reported and elegantly written, this pageturning expos documents the dark, sometimes deadly crimes at each level of the truffles path from ground to plate, making sense of an industry that traffics in scarcity, seduction, and cash. Through it all, a question lingers: What, other than money, draws people to these dirtcovered jewels?Praise for The Truffle UndergroundInvestigative journalist and firsttime author Jacobs does a remarkable job reporting from the front lines of the truffle industry, bringing to vivid life French blacktruffle farmers, Italian whitetruffle foragers, and their marvelously welltrained dogs.Booklist (starred review)In The Truffle Underground, Ryan Jacobs presents a lively expos of the truffle industry, reporting on the crimes that haunt the whole supply chain. . . . Even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.The Wall Street JournalYoull never look at truffle fries the same way after reading this book. . . . You can practically smell the soil as you follow truffle farmers and bandits through the groves and fields of France and Italy where the fungi are harvested and stolen.Outside, Five Favorite Summer Reads[The] book is a rigorously reported, carefully written, endlessly interesting immersion in a highstakes subculture.San Francisco ChronicleJacobs takes us on an eyeopening journey through the prized mushrooms supply chain and the global black market for these tubers in this tale of theft, deceit, and highstakes secrets.Real Simple
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- Q: What is 'The Truffle Underground' about? A: The Truffle Underground explores the hidden underworld of the truffle industry, revealing the theft, fraud, and deception that occur at every level of the supply chain.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Truffle Underground'? A: The book is written by Ryan Jacobs, an investigative journalist who delves into the complexities and challenges of the truffle market.
- Q: When was 'The Truffle Underground' published? A: The book was published on June 4, 2019.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Truffle Underground'? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Truffle Underground' available in different formats? A: Yes, the book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What genre does 'The Truffle Underground' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of White Collar Crime.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Truffle Underground'? A: The book discusses themes of crime, deception, and the high-stakes nature of the luxury truffle market.
- Q: Can 'The Truffle Underground' be read by someone unfamiliar with truffles? A: Yes, the book is accessible to all readers, providing insights into the truffle industry without requiring prior knowledge.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'The Truffle Underground' received? A: The book has received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and thorough investigative reporting, praised by sources like Booklist and The Wall Street Journal.
- Q: Is 'The Truffle Underground' a true crime book? A: Yes, it is categorized as a true crime book, focusing on the real-life events and crimes associated with the truffle industry.