The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon by Alice Lascelles #literature it features a starving American

it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes

This children's edition of the bestseller Black and British: A Forgotten History is beautifully illustrated in full-colour with maps

comprehensive and entertaining book yet

resistance and creativity: canvases on which to show who we really are

WalkerISBN: 9781406330335Extent: 448 pages

The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon by Alice Lascelles #literature it features a starving American'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' Jay Rayner Its almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin and yet the Martini is now more popular than its ever been. Whats behind this simple drinks enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea In The Martini, award winning journalist, Financial Times