James Lilek's Gallery of Regrettable Food

Local Minnesota author James Lileks offers a health serving of barely edible food with a presentation designed to test even the most robust digestive tract.

http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery/knox/4.html

Brain shaped tuna casserole competes with stringy meat wrapped in cabbage.  Faded color images from the 50's and 60's provide motivation for a dieter's last ditch attempt to shed unwanted pounds.

http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery/vegetables/3.html

Food was not meant to be observed in its natural state.  With the help of gelatin, food could be formed into shapes not found in nature.  The book visually catalogs the artistry in food presentation at the epoch of prepostmodernism.

More images are available for viewing at James Lilek's Gallery of  Regrettable Foods. Warning: some of the commentary is geared toward an adult audience. 

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