Obama Jalan Jalan

The book

This unique look at the life and times of Barack Obama uses food as a starting point. Like the man himself, this book is solidly American yet global in outlook. Essays, original photography, recipes, timelines and graphic novel elements make this instant classic a must for the home, the kitchen and the classroom. The foods and cultures of Hawaii, Kenya, Indonesia, the United States and even the city of Obama Japan act as milestones in the life journey of one of the most dynamic figures of our times.

The author

Stephen Black has worked in communications all over the world, having worked for CNN, Fuji TV, Cartoon Network, France 2 and Fox. He has worked with noted people from many genres, including including Annie Liebowitz, Japanese dance legend Kazuo Ono, Cannes award winning director Toshio Uruta and Singaporean poet Cyril Wong. He has collaborated on prizewinning projects with talented people in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago and New York.

His photographic work will be featured in Kazuko Masui's upcoming book on three star chef Yannick Alleno, published by Glenat. Math Book Press (Singapore) will soon release his collection of short stories called Furikake. In April of this year his photographic book called Bus Stopping was published.

Contents

- Original essays using foods and meals eaten by Barack Obama as a starting point.

- Original interviews and research

- Original photography of Obama's childhood homes in     Jakarta

- Original photography of places in Chicago where he lived,  worked and ate

- A travel essay on the food and culture of the city of Obama,  Japan

- Timeline of Barack Obama's life and times including social movements, technological changes and popular culture

- contributions from Chef Ryan Clift (www.baxvsclift.com)

- contributions from graphic novelist Jerry Hinds (www.niceonethat.com)

- over 50 recipes for American, Hawaiian, Italian and Indonesian food dishes

- original photography, research and writing are ongoing
- plus more

"Jalan Jalan" is an Indonesian phrase meaning 'strolling' or 'smooth walking'....

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