Pomegranate
Damien Stone
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Pomegranate
by Damien Stone
Published
2017
Publisher
Reaktion Books, Limited
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9781780237954
Description
This book offers a unique look at an alluring fruit that has figured in our culinary consciousness from the gardens of the ancient world to the health-food section of supermarkets. It takes us back to the early polytheistic religions and the important role that pomegranates had in their rituals. From there he shows how they came to be held in high esteem in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike, examining exciting new findings that further cement their importance: for instance, many historians believe now that it was a pomegranate, not an apple, that was the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Stone examines the allure that the pomegranate has had to a fascinating cast of famous figures, from ancient Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal to Tudor Queen Anne Boleyn, from Sandro Botticelli to Salvador Dalí. Drawing on text, image, and taste, Pomegranate is a cornucopia of strange and fascinating stories about a very special fruit.
Subjects
Flowers Fruit Vegetables Simple Approaches To Drawing Natural Forms
Flower & fruit prints of the 18th and early 19th centuries
Baby food
Food for thought
Dog food (Play with your food)
Watercolour Fruit Vegetable Portraits
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Pomegranate?
This edition of Pomegranate has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Pomegranate?
For most readers, Pomegranate typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Pomegranate?
The estimated word count for Pomegranate is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Pomegranate?
Pomegranate was written by Damien Stone.
When was Pomegranate published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.