Before and After the Apocalypse
Lucky Peach: Before and After the Apocalypse is a bold, imaginative issue of the groundbreaking food journal that dives headfirst into questions of survival, sustainability, and culinary creativity at the end of the world.
Split into two parts, pre- and post-apocalypse, this issue brings together chefs, writers, and thinkers to explore food through the lens of looming crises and fantastical futures. Highlights include:
- Michael Pollan on self-inflicted food problems and cooking as a solution.
- A day with Bren Smith of Thimble Island Oysters, exploring sustainable 3D ocean farming.
- Practical tips on stocking your bomb shelter and an inside look at MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat).
- Post-apocalypse features on overfished oceans, zombie takeovers, and even werebeavers.
- Chad Robertson of Tartine demonstrates how to bake bread in a post-apocalyptic oven.
Playful, provocative, and packed with insights, this issue showcases Lucky Peach’s unique mix of humour, creativity, and culinary exploration.
Key Features:
- Paperback edition, 200 pages.
- Published: March 2013.
- Language: English.
- Features contributions from leading voices in food and culture, including Michael Pollan and Chad Robertson.
- Covers themes of sustainability, survival cooking, and food culture in imagined futures.
- A collectable issue for fans of Lucky Peach and adventurous food writing.