The Truffle Book was first published in New Zealand in November 2005. It is available in softback and special limited edition hardback, and as a pdf download. 152 pages, 240 x 170mm, over 90 colour pictures and illustrations.

PRICING
Softback NZ$39.95
(inc GST in NZ, and airmail shipping worldwide).
Hardback NZ$69.95
Edition limited to 150 copies, numbered and signed by the author.
PDF: NZ$15
PDF buyers will get $10 off purchase of a printed book
ISBNs
0-473-10241-2 (softback)
0-473-10440-7 (hardback)
0-473-10242-0 (pdf)

The Truffle Book covers everything you ever wanted to know about truffles, in an entertaining and non-technical way. Chapters deal with the history of truffle eating and its role in fine cuisines, the biology of truffles, the truffles of France, Italy, Spain, Britain, North America, New Zealand and Australia, China and Sweden. There's advice on finding truffles, training a truffle hound, and how to grow truffles, as well as some essential recipes, and a pictorial guide to the edible truffles of the world. Loads of good pictures too... You can view the contents, and read the introduction and first chapter in the free sample download.

An excellent introduction to the fungus for those thinking of growing them, and those who just like to know about highly prized ingredients. - Otago Daily Times

Written with humour and plenty of detail, this is a book both for people who have tasted truffle and want more, and those still wondering what the fuss is all about. - Hawkes Bay Today

An important snapshot of the current state of a relatively new industry... admirably broad enough to apply people anywhere in the world. - NZ Lifestyle Block