<p>More Than 50 Iconic Culinary Scenes from Literary Classics Sure to Delight Readers, Foodies, and Photo-Junkies Alike</p><p><em>Fictitious Dishes</em> serves up a delectable assortment of photographic interpretations of culinary moments from contemporary and classic literature. Showcasing famous meals such as the madcap tea party from <em>Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland</em>, the watery gruel from <em>Oliver Twist</em>, the lavish chicken lunch from <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em>, the stomach-turning avocado-and-crabmeat salad from <em>The Bell Jar</em>, and the seductive cupcakes from <em>The Corrections</em>, this unique volume pairs each place setting with the corresponding text from the book that inspired its creation. Entertaining anecdotes about the authors, their work, and their culinary predilections, interesting food facts, and thematic sidebars throughout complete this charming book, which is sure to whet the appetites of lovers of great literature and delicious dishes.</p>