Kitchen Confidential | Signed First Edition

A signed and inscribed first edition, first printing of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential.

• Anthony Bourdain (American).
• USA: Bloomsbury, 2000.
• Inscribed on the title page, ‘To Bruce/Happy Birthday/ Anthony Bourdain.'
• In the unclipped wrapper.

Anthony Bourdain was a chef, writer, and television host known for his raw, charismatic storytelling and love of global cuisine. His 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly catapulted him to fame. The book, drawn from his years in professional kitchens, reveals the gritty, chaotic, and often drug-fueled reality behind restaurant culture. With sharp wit and brutal honesty, Bourdain exposes industry secrets while celebrating the misfit camaraderie of line cooks. ‘Kitchen Confidential’ redefined food writing, transforming Bourdain into a cultural icon who later explored global cultures through shows like No Reservations and Parts Unknown, blending food with human connection.