Visual and culinary delights for Nobel medicine laureates

Visual and culinary delights for Nobel Medicine Laureates presents 11 Nobel Prizes that have been of great significance for humanity. These discoveries have been made by researchers from all over the world, who often combine scientific brilliance with a profound interest in art, music, and good dining. For the first time, we also have an opportunity to look behind the scenes and take part in the personal celebrations held in honor of the Laureates.  

The dinner arranged by the Medical Nobel Committee provides the common thread through this unique book. It teaches us not only how to cook delicious meals but also provides inspiring insights into art, explains medical breakthroughs and describes the people behind them. The authors have composed a most delightful platter, with exquisite photography and beautiful illustrations. The result is a book that is both entertaining and educational, and was awarded the Cookbook Award Hall of Fame.

Thomas Perlmann professor and Secretary of the Nobel Assembly

Just the right amount of scientific information is given at an easy-to-understand level about the research behind the relevant Nobel Prizes, along with personal portraits of the researchers. We learn about the various driving forces and coincidences leading to winning the big one . All in all, a book very much worth reading successfully addressing specialists and a general audience alike.

Mats B. Söderström, Associate Professor, specialist in eye diseases,Sophiahemmet

Swedish edition ISBN 9789170033346