THE SUSHI ECONOMY

Jumping from Mediterranean docks to the multimillion-dollar tuna auctions of Japanese fish markets, "The Sushi Economy" traces sushi''s journey from Tokyo street snack to global delicacy. A history of the consumption and economics of sushi covers such topics as the underworld of the tuna black market, the real-world practices of sushi chefs, and the role of sushi''s popularity in the future of Asia. Reprint. 10,000 first printing. 8-page photo insert.