Sales Handle: A delightful celebration of Jewish delicatessens in an accessible comics format, full of history and humor and guaranteed to make you hungry. Key Selling Points: HISTORY: The history of a people is found in its food, and in this book! Trace the history of Jewish cuisine from ancient days to the birth of the modern deli as we know and love it now. DELI PROFILES: When this book makes you hungry, plan a visit to one of the sensational North American delis featured in its pages (as well as a few farther afield). FOR FOODIES AND FOLKS ALIKE: Nadler shares colorful, researched stories of deli food, preparations, traditions, and innovations that entertain and inform whether yoüre a deli expert or just find yourself wondering where bagels (or babka, or matzo ball soup, or the Reuben) come from. FUN COMICS STYLE: Fans of RELISH: MY LIFE IN THE KITCHEN and COOK KOREAN: A COMIC BOOK WITH RECIPES will love Ben Nadler¿s fresh and colorful illustrated approach to the food and culture of the Jewish deli. CONSUMER: - For foodies who love deli food and want to learn more - Anyone interested in Jewish cuisine and culture - Fans of nonfiction comics and graphic novels