Iron Chef: The Official Book

Rating:
Summary: Good book for reference and exclusive info
Review: _____Not bad for the only IC book out there. Contains a listing of all battles up until the New York Battle (predates the Morimoto/Flay rematch and 2001 battle). The listing does not reveal winners, so you won't be spoiled. Also has personal accounts from all Chefs, cast members, most frequent judges, and production staff. I feel that these are the best parts of the book.

_____There is also a recipe list as well as Hattori's picks for the best dishes in a few particular genres, like Italian, French, etc. These sections in my opinion are filler, they are frankly boring to read.

_____Also, there is a section on some memorable IC challengers, as well as restaurant info for both IC's and challengers.

_____The book is not lengthy for reading, as much of it is taken up by the list of battles, Iron Chef statistics pages, and pictures, pictures, pictures. Gotta love pictures.