Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America by Bruce Kraig (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Man Bites Dog by Bruce Kraig, Patty Carroll Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Whether you call them franks, wieners, or red hots, hot dogs are as American as apple pie--but how did these little links become icons of American culture? Man Bites Dog explores the almighty hot dog through history, culture, styles, and even the people who made them famous. Loaded with stunning color photos by Patty Carroll, descriptions of neighb Publisher Description Whether you call them franks, wieners, or red hots, hot dogs are as American as apple pie, but how did these little links become icons of American culture? Man Bites Dog explores the transformation of hot dogs from unassuming street fare to paradigms of regional expression, social mobility, and democracy. World-renowned hot dog scholar Bruce Kraig investigates the history, people, décor, and venues that make up hot dog culture and what it says about our country.These humble sausages cross ethnic and regional boundaries and have provided the means for plucky entrepreneurs to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Hot dogs, and the ways we enjoy them, are part of the American dream. Man Bites Dog celebrates the power of the hot dog through a historical survey and profiles of notable hot dog purveyors. Loaded with stunning color photos by Patty Carroll, descriptions of neighborhood venues and flashy pushcarts from New York to Los Angeles, and recipes for cooking up hot dog heaven at home, this book is the ultimate source—informative, fun, and tasty—on the role of hot dogs in American culture. Its a must-have for the dog fan, the foodie, the pop culture maven, and the street-cart obsessed. Author Biography Bruce Kraig, professor emeritus at Roosevelt University, is a noted food historian and widely sought-after expert on the lore, allure, and culture of the hot dog. He is the top dog.Patty Carroll, adjunct professor of photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, specializes in photographing American popular culture. Previous projects include Elvis impersonators; sleazy bars, motels, and restaurants at night; and American suburban lawns. Details ISBN 1589799321 ISBN-13 9781589799325 Title Man Bites Dog Author Bruce Kraig, Patty Carroll Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 200 Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing GE_Item_ID:137156762; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781589799325

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Book Title: Man Bites Dog : Hot Dog Culture in America

Number of Pages: 200 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Publication Year: 2014

Topic: Industries / Retailing, Regional & Ethnic / American / General, Popular Culture, Specific Ingredients / Meat, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), History

Item Height: 0.5 in

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Genre: Cooking, Social Science, Business & Economics

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Item Length: 9.5 in

Author: Patty Carroll, Bruce Kraig

Item Width: 9 in

Format: Trade Paperback