His second book, candy freak, was a new york times bestseller, was named the booksense adult nonfiction book of the year, and won the american library association alex award. Candy freak, a journey through the chocolate underbelly of america by steve almond and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Part candy porn, part candy polemic, part social history, part confession, candyfreak explores the role candy plays in our lives as both source of pleasure and escape from pain. A selfprofessed candyfreak, steve almond set out in search of a muchloved candy. Candyfreak has lots of mature themes about corporate takeover and the role of food with memory, but its best feature is the fact that its a book that loves and glorifies candy yum. Steve almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grew up on candy and how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. Candyfreak is the delicious story of one mans lifelong obsession. I just wanted to give a shout out to the power washing company i used for my investment property in durham, nc. Candy freak is the story of steve almond s obsession with candy, particularly candy that no longer exists. Candy freak is the delicious story of one mans lifelong obsession with candy and his quest to discover its origins in america. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america author steve almond tells us three important facts in the prologue. Right up front, he divulges that he has eaten a piece of candy every single day of his entire life, thinks about candy at least once an hour and has between three and.
Steve almond writes about chocolate with the passion of a man in love and the wonder of a wideeyed kid in a candy store. Steven almond book editor, ghost writer and power washing. In this awardwinning book, chocolatelover steve almond yes, this is his real name, determined to find the candies he loved while growing up, journeys across america touring some of the remaining small businesses in the candy bar industry. The author thinks about candy at least once an hour. Candyfreak by steve almond at first, a book devoted to one mans affinity for candy sounds like junk reading. This book was written by a true candy freak and, after reading this book. A selfprofessed candyfreak, steve almond set out in search of a. An interview with steve almond the official website of. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america, and touring candyfactories across america. At first, a book devoted to one mans affinity for candy sounds like junk reading. So it was with gleeful anticipation that i picked up steve almonds new memoir, candy freak. Steve almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grewup on candyand how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. Part candy porn and polemic, part social history and confession, this is the story of how steve almond grew up on candy and how, for better and worse, candy has grown up, too.
A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america is a nonfiction book written by steve almond. Last year, he published bad stories, a literary investigation of what the hell just happened to our country, which he wrote to keep from going crazy. Their name is powertech power washing and they did a fantastic job of pressure washing the front driveway, the sidewalk in front of my house and the back porch. Steve almond was raised in palo alto, california, and was a newspaper reporter in texas and florida before writing his first book, the story collection my life in heavy metal. In candyfreak, steve almond goes on an exploration of how the world of candy in the united states in changing and what that might mean. Steve almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grew up on candy, and how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. By turns ecstatic, comic, and bittersweet, candyfreak is the story of how steve almond grew up on candyand how, for better and worse, candy has grown up, too. His most recent collection of short stories is god bless america lookout books, 2011, and his latest novel is rock and roll will save your life random house, 2010. For me as for countless other candy lovers, almond perfectly captures the obsessive pleasures of candy. Candyfreak by steve almond sophisticated dorkiness.
The appropriately named almond goes beyond candy obsession to enter the realm of freakdom. Steve almond, new york times bestselling author presents rock and roll will save your life, a musical extravaganza in celebration of his new book about obsessive fandom. Almond begins the story lamenting the disappearance of the candy bars of his youth, and wonders why such perfect candies arent being made anymore. Almond embarks on a hilarious, sugarhigh tour through. Chow, the nonfiction book candyfreak, and the novel which brings. As part of whats falmouth reading 20, steve almond, author of candyfreak, spoke about his book and candy at the falmouth public library in the hermann room.
Like steve almond does in the first pages of his book candyfreak, i must disclose my current candy count. Claiming to have eaten at least a piece of candy every day of his life, almond first establishes his candy credentials. Almond, a regular contributor on npr and a boston college professor, loves candy even more than i do. A new nonfiction book, candyfreak chronicles almonds lifelong passion for candy especially the discontinued caravelle bar as he undertakes a sugar and nostalgiafueled exploration of. Nov 29, 2012 steve almond, new york times bestselling author presents rock and roll will save your life, a musical extravaganza in celebration of his new book about obsessive fandom. Almond s second book, candyfreak 2005 was a new york times best seller and won the american library association alex award and was named the booksense adult nonfiction book of the year. Steve almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grew up on candyand how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. But steve also doubles as a professor at boston college. Nov 14, 20 candy freak by steve almond is one of those books that changes you. Claiming to have eaten at least a piece of candy every day of his. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america, talks with renee montagne and steve inskeep about the american obsession with candy. The author has eaten a piece of candy every single day of his entire life. Almonds books have been published in half a dozen foreign countries and translated into german, dutch, spanish, and croatian.
A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america steve. Steve almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grewup on candy and how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too. Yes, its about candy, and maybe you think it beneath you like i did at first, but the simple fact is that candy is more than just fat and sugar combined. Tom perotta, author of election an entertaining book full of repeatable tidbits about the candy industry. However, when the author has spent as much time thinking, talking, and dreaming about candy as steve almond obviously has, the subject gains substance. It is about a trip that he took in which he searched for candy bars made by small companies. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america.
Seriously hardwired, natural as autogenesis, even the surname is apt. May 21, 2019 steve almond, author of eight books of fiction and nonfiction, including candy freak and against football, will give a hugo house audience a presentation on writing about the interior life as part of hugo houses words work series on the writers craft. In candy freak, almond presents a solid history of the candy industry in 20th century america. Steve almond a selfproclaimed candy fanatic and lifelong chocoholic, traces the history of some of the muchloved candies from his youth, describing the business practices and creative candy making techniques of. Onstage with him in conversation will be local essayist anna vodicka. Mar 18, 2018 the official website of steve almond, author of bad stories, against football, candy freak and more. A new nonfiction book, candyfreak chronicles almond s lifelong passion for candy especially the discontinued caravelle bar as he undertakes a sugar and. Almonds second book, candyfreak 2005 was a new york times best seller and won the american library association alex award and was named the booksense adult nonfiction book of the year. Steve almond is the author of two story collections, my life in heavy metal and the evil b. After describing his love of candy and chocolate in particular, almond takes the. I eat chocolate at least five times a day, and will travel far to buy a candy bar. Candy freak by steve almond is one of those books that changes you. October 28, 2005 steve almond, the author of candyfreak. His acclaimed short story collection, my life in heavy metal, told tales of physical desire, love and longing.
Steve almond is the author of ten books of fiction and nonfiction, including the new york times bestsellers candyfreak and against football. Written by steve almond, an enthusiastic, obsessed, and selfprofessed candyfreak, the book takes readers on a nostalgic tour of the country, looking for the small candy companies that produced the. Apr 07, 20 as part of whats falmouth reading 20, steve almond, author of candyfreak, spoke about his book and candy at the falmouth public library in the hermann room. May 28, 2004 author steve almond talks about his book, candyfreak. Steve almond was raised in palo alto, california and was a newspaper reporter in texas and florida before writing his first book, the story collection my life in heavy metal. His second book, candy freak, a new york times bestseller, was named the booksense adult nonfiction book of the year and won the american library association alex award. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america is a non fiction book written by steve almond. Candyfreak is the delicious story of one mans lifelong obsession with candy and his quest to discover its origins in america.
A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america by steve almond the appropriately named almond goes beyond candy obsession to enter the realm of freakdom. Summarydescription what are the main findings or arguments of the source. Almond s tribute falls somewhere between hilary liftins decidedly personal candy and me and tim richardsons almost scholarly sweets. Steve almond a selfproclaimed candy fanatic and lifelong chocoholic, traces the history of some of the muchloved candies from his youth, describing the business practices and creative candymaking techniques of. Almonds tribute falls somewhere between hilary liftins decidedly personal candy and me and tim richardsons almost scholarly sweets. In this boo in this awardwinning book, chocolatelover steve almond yes, this is his real name, determined to find the candies he loved while growing up, journeys across america touring some of the remaining.
Written by author steve almond, this entertaining book gives a glimpse of the candy world through the eyes of a self professed candy fanatic according to the book cover, this book is part candy porn, part candy polemic, part social histor. Almond s books have been published in half a dozen foreign countries and translated into german, dutch, spanish, and croatian. Candy freak is the story of steve almonds obsession with candy, particularly candy that no longer exists. Almond, a selfdiagnosed candyfreak, details with mouthwatering descriptions his visits to the minor league of candy makers who continue to churn out their distinctive products. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america, and touring candy factories across america. His second book, candy freak, was a new york timesbestseller, was named the booksense adult nonfiction book of the year, and won the american library association alex award. A journey through the chocolate underbelly of america 2004 is a humorous, nonfiction book about the american candy industry. This book will, yes, make you hungry, but it will also make you gratefulfor wit, for selfeffacing humor, for joyful obsessiveness, for the precise and loving use of language to crack open and celebrate our oddnessin short, for a writer as funny and bighearted as steve almond. Author steve almond talks about his book, candyfreak.
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