Fermentation: A Natural History -- Sandor Ellix Katz, Hardcover

A thoughtful introduction to the wonders of fermentation from the James Beard Award and a New York Times bestselling author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation.

Fermentation is a magical collaboration between people and bacteria. This book illuminates the natural history of fermentation as a process and concept, covering practices used in cultures around the world with many practical benefits, as well as scientific and mythological understandings, and cutting-edge experimentation.

The Studies in Nature series offers close observations, passionate research, and natural obsessions on a variety of nature-related topics. Featuring illustrations by Stacy Hsu and black and white photography, they offer big ideas in a small, giftable, and collectible package.

Author: Sandor Ellix Katz
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 8/25/2026
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55 lbs
Size: 6.8" H x 4.7" L x 0.7" W
ISBN: 9781643265513

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