Author: markkurlansky

A New York Times bestseller from the author of Salt: Experience the pivotal year that was 1968 — a time marked by significant political, economic, and cultural upheaval that would disrupt the world. “To read this book is to be transported” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller with over 13,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads! In exploring how something as simple as salt has shaped wars, economies, and cultures throughout history, this dazzling work “is sure to entertain as well as educate” (Publishers Weekly).

“Littered with amazing facts” (Time): The New York Times bestselling author of Salt tells the story of another ubiquitous human commodity in this illuminating read. “Curious, vital, prolific, and witty… Kurlansky’s work makes brilliant use of paper as a key to civilization” (Booklist).