Fermentation: A Natural History

A thoughtful introduction to the wonders of fermentation from the James Beard Award and a New York Times bestselling author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation.

Fermentation is a magical collaboration between people and bacteria. This book illuminates the natural history of fermentation as a process and concept, covering practices used in cultures around the world with many practical benefits, as well as scientific and mythological understandings, and cutting-edge experimentation.

The Studies in Nature series offers close observations, passionate research, and natural obsessions on a variety of nature-related topics. Featuring illustrations by Stacy Hsu and black and white photography, they offer big ideas in a small, giftable, and collectible package.

Author: Sandor Ellix Katz
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 08/25/2026
Series: Studies in Nature
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781643265513