{"title":"Books \u0026 Editions","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eBooks and publications exploring the history, culture, and craftsmanship of absinthe. From illustrated guides to scholarly editions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"absinthe-40-recettes-fee-verte","title":"Absinthe - 40 recettes à la fée verte","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe : 40 Recipes with the Green Fairy is an original cookbook dedicated to absinthe, the iconic spirit of the Val-de-Travers. Through forty creative recipes, it explores the aromatic richness of the Green Fairy, from savory cuisine and refined desserts to inventive and contemporary cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated and thoughtfully designed to be accessible, this book appeals equally to the curious, passionate Aficionados, and gastronomes seeking to incorporate absinthe into creative culinary experiences. 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Rooted in the author’s own quest to reconnect with his Swiss heritage, this narrative blends travelogue, cultural reflection, and spirited discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this engaging account, Steel follows the aromatic trail of absinthe across its ancestral homeland, exploring the people, places, and traditions that sustain its legacy. Along the way, he encounters the historic terroir of the Val-de-Travers, the craft of contemporary distillers, and the enduring allure of the Fée Verte — all through a lens that is at once inquisitive and literarily rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in German and presented with narrative flair, the book offers both cultural insight and personal introspection. Its pages appeal to travelers, cultural historians, and Aficionados alike, providing a nuanced portrait of absinthe that goes beyond tasting notes to explore what this emblematic spirit means to people and places.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de l'Absinthe","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":57147605123455,"sku":"80050","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/1562\/1503\/files\/Der_absinthe_trinker_img3.png?v=1772443072"},{"product_id":"absinthe-the-forbidden-spirit","title":"Absinthe - The Forbidden Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe – The Forbidden Spirit by Tania Brasseur Wibaut (with photography by Tamara Berger) is an immersive and beautifully illustrated exploration of absinthe — its plant origins, its cultural history, and the people who continue to shape its legacy in the Val-de-Travers and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book blends botany, craft, history, art, and gastronomy into a comprehensive and visually rich narrative that appeals to both Aficionados of the Green Fairy and those curious about its place in European cultural heritage. 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Studer uses a wealth of historical sources to trace how these shifting perceptions emerged, how myths were shaped and propagated, and how absinthe’s reputation was entangled with ideas of gender, class, empire, and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and richly contextualized, this book deconstructs long-held narratives about absinthe’s effects and origins, offering readers a panoramic insight into the cultural forces that transformed a regional spirit into an international icon of controversy and fascination. 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Framed around an imaginative quest to save the injured Green Fairy and restore the forest she protects, the book blends elements of folklore with Swiss heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the “trail of the Green Fairy,” you explore scenic landscapes and cultural touchpoints that reflect the deep historical and mythological roots of Switzerland’s botanical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de l'Absinthe","offers":[{"title":"French","offer_id":57147606008191,"sku":"9000149","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/1562\/1503\/files\/Comic_img3.png?v=1772442957"}],"url":"https:\/\/maison-absinthe.ch\/en-ch\/collections\/books-editions.oembed","provider":"Maison de l'Absinthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}