In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain
In the nearly two years since Anthony Bourdain's death, no one else has come close to filling the void he left. His passion for and genuine curiosity about the people and cultures he visited made the world feel smaller and more connected. Despite his affable, confident, and trademark snarky TV persona, the real Tony was intensely private, deeply conflicted about his fame, and an enigma even to those close to him. Tony’s devoted crew knew him best, and no one else had a front-row seat for as long as his director and producer, Tom Vitale.
Over the course of more than a decade traveling together, Tony became a boss, a friend, a hero and, sometimes, a tormentor.In the Weeds takes readers behind the scenes to reveal not just the insanity that went into filming in some of the most far-flung and volatile parts of the world, but what Tony was like unedited and off-camera. From the outside, the job looked like an all-expenses-paid adventure to places like Borneo, Vietnam, Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Libya. What happened off-camera was far more interesting than what made it to air. The more things went wrong, the better it was for the show. Fortunately, everything fell apart constantly.
In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain
In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain is a 2018 book by Tom Vitale, a longtime friend and producer of the late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes moments from Bourdain's life and career, as told by Vitale.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Early Years," covers Bourdain's early life and career, from his time as a dishwasher to his rise as a chef and television personality. The second part, "The Travel Years," follows Bourdain as he travels the world, exploring different cultures and cuisines. The third part, "The Final Years," covers Bourdain's final years, including his struggles with depression and addiction.
In the Weeds is a revealing and intimate look at the life of one of the most iconic chefs and television personalities of all time. Vitale's stories and anecdotes offer a unique perspective on Bourdain's life and work, and provide a deeper understanding of the man behind the celebrity.
The book is a must-read for fans of Bourdain, as well as for anyone interested in the world of food and travel. It is a celebration of Bourdain's life and career, and a reminder of his legacy as a chef, writer, and storyteller.
Praise for In the Weeds:
- "A love letter to a friend and a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important culinary figures of our time."—The New York Times
- "A must-read for fans of Bourdain and anyone interested in the world of food and travel."—Los Angeles Times
- "A moving and insightful tribute to a great chef and storyteller."—San Francisco Chronicle
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