Concise And Comprehensive Guidebook By Japan’s Most Famous Sushi Chef Is A Vivid Must-Read For Lovers Of Japanese Cuisine
San Francisco, CA, September 14, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier
company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global
entertainment licensing, delivers a mouth-watering guide to sushi with
the release of SUSHI: JIRO GASTRONOMY on October 11th.
SUSHI: JIRO GASTRONOMY is a unique new culinary guidebook that
presents an extraordinary journey through the delectable seasonal
offerings at Japan’s most famous sushi restaurant, Sushi Sukiyabashi
Jiro, featured in the award-winning documentary film Jiro Dreams of Sushi. SUSHI: JIRO GASTRONOMY will be released with a print MSRP of $14.99 US / $16.99 CAN.
Succinct
yet comprehensive, this little jewel of a book takes you through the
seasonal offerings at Jiro Ono’s famed Tokyo restaurant, Sukiyabashi
Jiro. Descriptions of each type of sushi, featuring commentary from
master Ono, are accompanied by beautiful full-page photography. Readers
can learn the seasons in which the sushi is best served, the correct
methods of eating it with either fingers or chopsticks, and how and when
to use condiments.
“Compact,
portable, and stylish, SUSHI: JIRO GASTRONOMY is the distillation of a
lifetime’s worth of knowledge and a great companion for sushi lovers
everywhere,” says Leyla Aker, VIZ Media Senior Vice President of Publishing.
“We have given this release a high-quality presentation befitting the
subject matter, with a gorgeous press-varnished book jacket, custom
endpapers, and scores of mouth-watering, full-color photos. This new
release is a must-read for any fan of sushi or lover of world-class
cuisine.”
Born
in Shizuoka Prefecture on the coast of Japan, master chef Jiro Ono
began apprenticing to become a sushi chef at a young age. In 1965 he
opened Sushi Sukiyabashi Jiro, widely considered to be one of the best
sushi restaurants in the world. In 2011 the chef and his restaurant
became the subject of the award-winning documentary film Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
For additional information on SUSHI: JIRO GASTRONOMY and other titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
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