Narrated with awe and gusto, Andreas Ammer’s Portrait of an Oyster is a must for all who find their joy on the half shell ̷ Funny, thoughtful, and tastebudpiquing'—Foreword ReviewsA gorgeously crafted exploration of the oyster’s role in art, culture, cuisine, science, and history—featuring stunning fullcolour illustrations.Everyone recalls eating their first oyster, just like they remember their first kiss ̷Portrait of an Oyster delves beyond the shucked shell to reveal the rich and surprising world of the oyster and the artists, philosophers, explorers, and chefs the mollusc has inspired across the centuries. Illustrated with fullcolour paintings, vintage advertisements, line drawings, and archival photographs, Portrait of an Oyster shares intriguing insights into the biology and cultivation of oysters as the author embarks on an expedition across Europe and North America to taste some of the world’s best.Did you know that oysters shift their ge