Eat Fat Book

Fat is beautiful, sexy, and strong. Politicians cultivate it, singers require it, gourmets appreciate it, and lovers play with it. Fat is a fabulous three-letter word. "Eat Fat" is a perverse, delightful and ingenious celebration of fat. In it Richard Klein argues against dieting and against our culture's current obsession with weight; as the Western world appears to be getting fatter he wonders whether there is a good reason for fat as he delights in all its forms, shapes and sizes. 'This is a splendid blast against fattism. Anyone carrying an ounce of the stuff will be cheered by Klein's assault' - Peter McKay, "Mail on Sunday". 'Klein has produced a rich, wide-ranging and fascinating survey of fatness, its history, causes and semiology' - Johnny Acton, "Literary Review". 'Witty, informed and unrepentant' - Graham Caveney, "Arena". 'This book has rocked the boats of fashion, medicine and the diet industry - and about time too. Pass the profiteroles' - Cressida Connolly, "Tatler". 'A witty and informed look at the skinny emperors of dieting and weight loss' - Jerome Burne, "Independent". 'Very entertaining' - Brian Case, "Time Out".