From the perfect poach to Fabergé, from Roman ritual to René Magritte, the egg contains multitudes. This debut volume from TASCHEN and cult food journal The Gourmand celebrates the most paradoxical of kitchen staples through original essays, archetype recipes, and exclusive photography. Works by Dalí, Basquiat, Frida Kahlo, Hockney, and Man Ray sit alongside texts from Ruth Reichl and Jennifer Higgie. Sumptuous, absurd, and entirely The Gourmand.