Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book: A Primer for Adults Only Paperback Book

“Truly the perfect Hanukkah gift. . . . Now I honestly can’t imagine life before ptcha and schmaltz stickers!”
—Molly Yeh, via Instagram

WINNER OF THE 2023 IACP COOKBOOK AWARD (FOOD ISSUES AND MATTERS)

In the spirit of books like Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Food Lab, an informative, entertaining, and essential guide to taking your kitchen smarts to a higher level—from two food world professionals (a chef and a writer). A Publishers Weekly bestseller and one of the top cookbooks of 2022 (Food & Wine, The Sporkful, CBS Saturday Morning, Today Show).

The notorious Shel Silverstein classic you won’t want your children to read.

Dive into this a satirical, entertaining alphabet book for adults with quirky humor and Shel’s signature black-and-white art! No, this is not for your kids—this is just for you! 

“You will be chuckling over Uncle Shelby’s ABZ Book.” —New York Times

“Delightful and…zany, Shel Silverstein is a gifted cartoonist.”  —Chicago Daily Tribune

“It’s very, very funny.” —Pittsburgh Post Gazette 

Generations have grown up with the works of Shel Silverstein, known not only as a poet and illustrator but also for his work as a cartoonist, playwright, performer, recording artist, and Grammy Award-winning songwriter. With the timeless magic of his work, Shel has encouraged all to dream and dare to imagine the impossible with his extraordinary poetry and unforgettable characters. With Uncle Shelby’s ABZ Book, adult fans of Shel Silverstein have a book of their own.