Friends and collaborators of Anthony Bourdain come together to celebrate his restless creative spirit and the release of The Anthony Bourdain Reader: New, Classic, and Rediscovered Writing. A legendary chef, television host, and writer, Bourdain reshaped how we think about food, culture, travel, and ourselves, always considering writing the core of his identity. The Anthony Bourdain Reader is the first definitive, career-spanning collection of his work, showcasing both well-known and rediscovered writing. Contributors, including Gabrielle Hamilton, Patrick Radden Keefe, Ruth Reichl, Kimberly Witherspoon, and Laurie Woolever, reflect on Bourdain’s life, work, and enduring influence. Through stories ranging from his travels and television career to his early diaries and unfinished novel, the collection reveals a deeper, more personal portrait of Bourdain’s creative legacy.