[Sca-cooks] Fw: Forthcoming new translation of Apicius

[Susan Laing]

Thought others might be interested to hear of this new translation by Sally
Grainger & her husband, due for publication in 2004 via Prospect books.
(received via the Apicius mailing list)

marion

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From: <sallygrain at aol.com>
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Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 5:37 AM
Subject: [Apicius] (no subject)


> Hi all
>
> I know its frustrating that their is no good english translation of
Apicius.
>  All I can say is that some time mid 2004 one will appear under the
> authership of myself and my husband.  It will be published by Prospect
Books
> and include detailed introduction commentary as well as the Vidinarius
text.
>
> We are currently 3/4 of the way through the translation and enjoying the
task
> immensly.  Flower and Rosenbaum did wonders with the text but we are
finding
> that we differ quite fundamentally with them on many issues which is
> encouraging for us because we feel justified in taking on this task.
>
> Sally Grainger