Jancis Robinson on the Demon Drink By Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson on the Demon Drink By Jancis Robinson (Collectible First Edition Copy)
An Honest, Groundbreaking, and Thought-Provoking Socio-Medical Exploration of Alcohol, its Cultural Pleasures, and its Hidden Dangers
An Honest, Groundbreaking, and Thought-Provoking Socio-Medical Exploration of Alcohol, its Cultural Pleasures, and its Hidden Dangers
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Jancis Robinson on the Demon Drink
- Author: Jancis Robinson MW
- Publisher: Mitchell Beazley Publishers, London
- Publication Date: 1988
- ISBN-10: 0855336927
- ISBN-13: 9780855336929
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Printing (Collectible First Impression Release)
- Binding: Original publisher's premium hardcover cloth boards, complete with the original illustrated dust jacket, now beautifully preserved and stabilized inside a clear Cellophane archival sleeve.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 208 pages. Features structural consumption calculators, biochemical diagrams of alcohol metabolism, global industry statistics, and sociological charts.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus to Near Mint (VG+/NM)
- Exterior / Boards: The original publisher's cloth casing remains in spectacular, flat, and sharp-cornered condition. The spine text is perfectly crisp, bright, and completely undamaged at the head and tail bands, leaving the spine looking perfect and unbent.
- Interior: The inner hinges and binding are pristine and tight. Internal pages are completely clean, crisp, white, and intact. Free from standard consumer ink inscriptions, vineyard stains, or dealer pencil annotations.
- Preservation: This volume has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. It is now protected with a clear Cellophane cover to shield the binding from future edge wear.
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The Dust Jacket: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Condition: Present, complete, and unclipped. Displays only some very slight, microscopic signs of storage shelf friction along the corners and upper margins. Beautifully consolidated, bright, and seamlessly displayed beneath the archival Cellophane cover.
Synopsis & Socio-Viticultural Value
Published in 1988 by Mitchell Beazley, Jancis Robinson on the Demon Drink is a refreshing, honest, and historic examination of society's relationship with alcohol. Writing at a time when the fine wine industry rarely spoke about the physical consequences of alcohol, world-renowned Master of Wine Jancis Robinson steps outside the role of a traditional critic to look at alcohol as humanity's favorite drug. Used properly, it is a pleasure central to millions of lives; used unwisely, it can become a substance far more dangerous than most of us realize.
Rather than delivering a dry, clinical lecture or a temperance tract, Robinson celebrates the genuine joy, artistry, and culinary history of wine, while placing alcohol in proper perspective. She looks closely at the biochemistry of intoxication, the sociological impact of the beverage industry, and the psychological boundary between appreciation and addiction. The book's core goal is to foster a healthy respect for the glass. This scarce 1980s work remains an vital reference and an unusual collectible for serious wine historians, medical ethicists, and admirers of Robinson's fearless journalism.
Author Profile: Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson is one of the most distinguished, influential, and respected global authorities on wine in history. In 1984, she became the very first person from outside the wine trade to qualify as a Master of Wine (MW). Educated in Mathematics and Philosophy at Oxford University, Robinson has authored standard references including The Oxford Companion to Wine, The World Atlas of Wine (with Hugh Johnson), and Wine Grapes. Knighted as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and serving as an advisor to the royal cellars, she is celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary palate, deep academic rigor, and a consumer-first approach that bridges the gap between casual drinkers and the global wine elite.
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