the secret life of lobsters by trevor corson

“I can highly recommend this book as one of the best things you can enjoy without melted butter.” - Natural History magazine “Ultimately, this investigation into society, science and sustainability leaves a complex, satisfying taste in your mouth” - Time Out New York The human worlds are surely interesting but they can’t top the lobster life on the ocean floor.” - Washington Post Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. “Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. “Corson has skillfully interwoven the biological and personal aspects of these much loved, tasty creatures into an informative and fascinating book.” - Library Journal “ intriguing and entertaining book.Fascinating, especially when juxtaposes human behavior and descriptions of the social life of lobsters.” - Publishers Weekly “Charmingly written, full of fascinating detail: a delight.” - Kirkus Reviews In The Secret Life of Lobsters, Trevor Corson teaches us that the lobster has its own mysterious habits, sensitivity, and sensibilities, and that it deserves our respect when we bring it to our table.” - Eric Ripert, executive chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin author of A Return to Cooking and Le Bernardin Cookbook

When we choose to kill and cook a lobster, it can be a way of paying homage to the animal’s life. “I believe that cooking is not only a craft but also a sacred art. Prepare to awe your friends as you regale them with details from the depths-this book will make you seem a genius at your next summer lawn party.” - Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Eye of the Albatross Lobsters do so many remarkable things that you just might conclude that the differences between people and lobsters are only skin deep. “ The Secret Life of Lobsters is so full of fun and fascination that you’ll be almost embarrassed to think that for all these years all you ever knew about lobsters was how they taste. One source-comprehensive-Lobster 101!” - Linda Greenlaw, bestselling author of The Lobster Chronicles Fishermen, gourmets, and environmentalists alike take note - the lobster is a strange and quirky creature, and proof positive that the ocean can be harvested responsibly. “In The Secret Life of Lobsters, Trevor Corson opens a portal onto a fascinating underwater world.

The secret life of lobsters by trevor corson