The Book of Spam: A Most Glorious and Definitive Compendium of the World's Favorite Canned Meat

Dan Armstrong, Dustin Black

ISBN 10: 0743291921 / ISBN 13: 9780743291927

Published by Atria Books / Simon and Schuster, New York, NY, 2007

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Atria Books / Simon and Schuster, New York. 2007. Hardcover. Stated First Edition/First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($23.95); light bumping to head and bottom of front panel. Brown paper over boards with brown overlay on the spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 208 pp 8vo. SPAM (Spiced Ham) is found in over forty-five countries, available in ninety-nine percent of supermarkets and corner shops, and sells nearly eighty million pounds every year. This book is the Bible of SPAM and adored by its followers and Fan Club. It was introduced in 1937 and gained popularity worldwide after its use during World War II. Written and beautifully packaged by the authors, the creative team behind SPAM advertising, The Book of Spam is a lavishly illustrated love affair with America's favorite miracle meat. Filled with full color vintage advertisements, astonishing trivia, and retro recipes for everything from SPAM Upside-Down Pie to Baked Bean SPAMwiches, The Book of SPAM finally gives SPAM the full attention it deserves. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Includes a 130 piece SPAM Puzzle, #2 of four, with an unopened bag of puzzle pieces. Seller Inventory # 016502

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Book of Spam: A Most Glorious and ...

Publisher: Atria Books / Simon and Schuster, New York, NY

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

An irreverent seventieth anniversary tribute to the popular canned meat celebrates everything from the SPAM fan club to Monty Python's Broadway production, SPAMalot, in an illustrated volume that describes the product's history, advertising campaigns, and favorite recipes. 30,000 first printing.