Best of Sushi

ベストオブすし

The largest Sushi photobook in the world ever found

All in real size, full-scale color pictures

Editor: Nigiri-zushi Kansatsu Gakkai
Publisher: Bungei-shunju Ltd. [ Link

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Published: 1988.10.20
Price: Yen 1,650
ISBN: 4163427007
Size: 104 p, 34 x 24 cm, soft cover,

Status: Out of print (Used available)
Details:

sushi objects are all in full scale
collection of more than 100 kinds of sushi
actual set menus of 90 sushi restaurants all over Japan
then list prices are indicated
comments from restaurant owners

(Inside, collection of toros and tunas)

Best of Sushi (Inside)
(Inside, Aoki's & Kyuubei's)

Front

Back

Inside of O'o-toros,
in full-size photos

Inside of Kohadas,
in full-size photos

Cover	J/E	Publication Data	Inside
	J	Sushi-neta Zukan, All color ed. (Series: Shotor Library) Publisher: Shogakukan (Published: 1997.11) Price: Yen 1,700 ISBN: 4093431418 (Size: 124 p, 21 x 15 cm, soft cover) Status: Available Details: Lists kinds of sushi and sushi-fish (with English/Chinese names) in color photos
	J **	Ii-machi Sushi Kikou Publisher: Bungei-shunju (Published: 2002.12.15) Price: Yen 2,700 ISBN: 4163592709 (Size: 237p, 21 x 15 cm, soft cover) Status: Available Details: A photo essay and travelogue of 29 famous sushi restaurants in 19 cities all over Japan, incl. Jiro and Aoki, with so many beautiful color (124 pages, more than a half) and B/W photos of their actual servings and prices. An integration of the works of the author. [Publisher Link ]	(Inside)
	J *	Sukiyabashi Jiro Shun-wo-nigiru Publisher: Bungei-shunju (Published: 1997.10.25) Price: Yen 2,667 / Yen 905/paperback ISBN: 416353430X (Size: 21 x 15 cm, 264p, soft cover) 4167656167 (Size: 15 x 11 cm, 309p, paperback) Status: Available Details: 'Jiro' has unrivaled reputations, and shows in this book all kinds of sushi being served during each of the four seasons with beautiful color photos, many of them are in full-sized. Selected as one of the best 'Top Tables' of Japan [Link] by the International Herald Tribune (IHT - Paris, by Patricia Wells [Link]) in 1994.	(Inside, full-size photos)
	J *	Sukiyabashi Jiro - Shougai Ichi-suhi-shokunin Publisher: President-sha (Published: 2003.12.09) Price: Yen 1,800 ISBN: 4833417715 (Size: 26 x 18 cm, 144p, hard cover) Status: Available Details: Mr. Jiro ONO, 78 year-old, the owner of 'Jiro' is actively working today, too, and serving his excellent sushi, not only to fastidious sushi connoisseurs but also to very beginners. His philosophy and essence on his art in sushi making are summarized completely in this book with many beautiful sushi pictures, including his daily kitchen tools and instruments. "Jiro's final lecture."
	J	*Nigiri-no-shinzui* Publisher: Bungei-shunju (Published: 1994.04.10) Series: Bunshun-bunko (Visual ed. V30-25) Price: Yen 680 ISBN: 4168112195 (Size: 15 x 11 cm, 247p, soft cover) Status: Out of print Details: Three reputables - Jiro, Okei-zushi, Hashiguchi are well documented with color photos

	E	*The Book of Sushi* Publisher: Kodansha International (Published: 1995.01) Price: Yen 1,200 (US$9.95) ISBN: 4770019548 (Size: 19 cm, 179p, soft cover) 4770013663 (1988.01, 26 x 18 cm, 128p, soft cover, Yen 1,950) 0870118668 (1988.01, 26 x 18 cm, 128p, soft cover, US$19.95) Status: Available Details: ([Link: Excerpts]) How to make sushi, in English by [Link: Kinjiro OHMAE ]
	E *	Sushi - The Delicate Flavor of Japan Publisher: Gakushu Kenkyusha (Gakken) (Published: 1986/1990/1998.07) Price: Yen 2,500 ISBN: 4051514048 (0870407422) (Size: 26 x 19 cm, 96p, w/ sushi color poster, hard cover) Status: Out of print [Used copy is available thr. Alibris & Abebooks ] Details: How to make sushi, in English by YOSHINO Masuo, the owner of Yoshino-zushi, covers all aspects of sushi with many beautiful color photos, detailed descriptions of history and fish/ingredients, and recipes	(Inside)
	E	*Sushi* Publisher: Chronicle Books (Published: 1981) Price: US$12.95 ISBN: 0877012385 (Size: 20 x 22 cm, 95p, soft cover) (in JP) Status: Available Details: How to make sushi, in English

	J	Sushi Gijutsu Kyoukasho (Edomae-zushi-hen) Revised & new ed. (Sushi technical text book - Edo-mae part) Publisher: Asahiya Shuppan (Published: 1975.05.10/1990.02) Price: Yen 7,000 ISBN: 4751100262 (Size: 27 x 22 cm, 386p, hard cover w/ dust box) Status: Available Details: Full technical and learning textbook from the history of sushi to restaurant management

Other Useful References
	E	A Taste of Japan Food Fact and Fable, What the People Eat, Customs and Etiquette Publisher: Kodansha International (Published: 1985.06.01/1993.07.01) Price: US$ 22.00 (in JP - Yen 2,300) ISBN: 4770017073 (Size: 26 x 18 cm, 112p, paperback) Status: Available Details: Essays on Japanese foods and culture/history in detail with beautiful color pictures
	E	A Dictionary of Japanese Food: Ingredients & Culture Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Co. (Published: 1997.01.01) Price: US$ 16.95 ISBN: 0804820422 (Size: 18 x 13 cm, 232p, paperback) (in JP) Status: Available Details: Alphabetical entries by romanized kana, with Japanese kana and kanji (Chinese) characters, scientific name, b/w drawing, definition, cross-index, etc.
	E	What's What in Japanese Restaurants: A Guide to Ordering Eating and Enjoying Publisher: Kodansha International (Published: 1988.10.01/1996.09.01) Price: US$ 11.95 (in JP - Yen 1,350/1,290) ISBN: 4770020864 (Size: 18 x 13 cm, 178p, paperback) Status: Available Details: How-tos of reading menu, ordering, eating, with Japanese kanji and kana (+ romanized) characters for dishes, in 24 categories, such as sushi, eel, tempura...
	E	Japanese Food and Cooking: A Timeless Cuisine: The Traditions, Techniques, Ingredients and Recipes Publisher: Lorenz Books (Published: 2001.10.01) Price: US$ 35.00 ISBN: 0754807991 (Size: 30 x 24 cm, 112p, hardcover) (in JP) Status: Available Details: Almost everything, from ingredients, utensils to recipes of Japanese cooking, with so many beautiful color pictures.
	E	Sushi for Parties: Maki-zushi and Nigiri-zushi Publisher: Kodansha (Published: 1996.12.01) Price: US$ 19.00 ISBN: 0870409565 (Size: 26 x 21 cm, 80p, paperback) (in JP) Status: Available Details: Incentive ideas with beautiful color photos for rolls (Futo-maki) and detailed instructions for nigiri (hand-forming)-zushi, and other types are covered.
	E	Encyclopedia of Sushi Rolls Publisher: Japan Pub. Trading Co. (Published: 2002.02.01) Price: US$ 36.00 ISBN: 4889960767 (Size: 26 x 22 cm, 192p, hardcover) (in JP) Status: Available Details: Recipes of sushi rolls with beautiful color photos.
	E J	Michelin Guide 2009 Tokyo Publisher: Michelin Travel Pub. (Published: 2009.03.15) List Price: US$ 16.99 ISBN: 206713714X (500p, softcover) (in Japanese) Status: Available Details: Guide of reputable restaurants in Tokyo.