Buy new:
$31.39
FREE delivery Thursday, May 16 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon
Sold by: Bookworm_CT
$31.39
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Thursday, May 16 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$31.39 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$31.39
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Sold by
Bookworm_CT
Sold by
Bookworm_CT
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$8.87
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime! Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime! See less
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
$$31.39 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$31.39
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Saxton Freymann
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Food Play Hardcover – November 23, 2006

by Joost Elffers (Author), Saxton Freymann (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$31.39","priceAmount":31.39,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"31","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"39","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"ge3uu9eiHeXPH5QcmpIOiv0vc%2FHlPrpkhhxrJGeRTrS%2BbyS90ucBlNdauGppBE%2BzA7PiP3s3aFzb%2FlTxFJPVm4fRgGCfzNCiz1pTF93znmKWH4%2FdziZkoVrqv2YZ%2BaSb4HET9JczqoIC6g5brW7SNdSsLYzAQkJ566SVlLjSNgYynKGQBzoi%2FQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$8.87","priceAmount":8.87,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"8","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"87","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"ge3uu9eiHeXPH5QcmpIOiv0vc%2FHlPrpkSk%2FmFzGvF35qH9Hc3etGUSUzyLcB7uCZfrqwnO8zNPUlPjRHC5QHZC57CpkCopm9pPF2gklg3S%2B2MoxxVoksZ3dLcZ0VIPvVveFhK40ZPio6r9OqKm8iDzcMtYci4klEyFEI26xwJKuIMVwkd2ga0ql03x5F3MHw","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

In 1996 Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann introduced Play With Your Food, a groundbreaking collection of photographs featuring playfully carved fruits and vegetables. With more than a million copies sold and an award-winning series under their belts, the pair have proven the old adage wrongyou really should play with your food. Now, for the first time, Food Play compiles more than 300 of the very best images from a decade of astonishingly imaginative publishing. This compact collection will surprise and delight both fans of the series, and newcomers to the enchanting world of Food Play.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  4. Publication date
    November 23, 2006
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0811857050
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0811857055
  10. See all details
Next page
Books with Buzz
Books with Buzz
Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more

Frequently bought together

Food Play
$31.39
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by Bookworm_CT and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
Play With Your Food
$18.44
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by JTN OUTLET LLC and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
How Are You Peeling? (Scholastic Bookshelf)
$7.89
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 12
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann are the creative forces behind the Play With Your Food series. Mr. Freymann, artist for the series, is also a successful photographer and writer. He lives in New York. Mr. Elffers, originator of the series, is a creative producer and packager of books. He lives in New York.

Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann are the creative forces behind the Play With Your Food series. Mr. Freymann, artist for the series, is also a successful photographer and writer. He lives in New York. Mr. Elffers, originator of the series, is a creative producer and packager of books. He lives in New York.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; First Edition (November 23, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811857050
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811857055
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Saxton Freymann

Saxton Freymann

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
68 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Sydney
5.0 out of 5 stars I. LOVE. This. Book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
Verified Purchase
No words at all. No "story". Just photographs. The author takes foods (fruits & vegetables, mostly), and carves, cuts and twists them into faces or animals.

The expressions are priceless! The effects are amazing - the author gets a simple piece of fruit to look just like an animal. It is a great book to sit with your children and go through, but it is also fun to just go through it yourself!!

It happens to be a great teaching tool for some children with autism or ASD. One of the issues that children with autism have is understanding facial expressions. This book is all about the expressions!! I can't say enough good things about this book. I have a copy that I keep for myself, and I have given several as gifts.

Definitely worth the price.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Peter J. Blau
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2010
Verified Purchase
This is not one of the most profound literary works of our time, but it's a delightful addition to my living room and a great conversation piece. It never fails to get a smile. Very cleverly done book and a nice gift for any age, not only children (I'm way past the category of 'child'). Can be appreciated by all kinds of people whether they can read or not.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
SC in South Carolina
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and funny
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
Verified Purchase
I open this book when I need to relieve my mind and loosen up.
Helpful
 Report
Lisa E. White
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS DELIGHTFUL BOOK!
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2007
Verified Purchase
FOOD PLAY is an unique and adorable book suitable for any age person. My grandchildren to whom I gave the book were amazed and tickled by the expressiveness of the food faces and I was astonished at the imagination that created them. The fact that collectively several of them also tell stories is also great fun. I recommend this book for everyone.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Margo D
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
Verified Purchase
Absolutely delightful pictures--all ages will get a laugh out of these imaginative,playful images!
Helpful
 Report
JMS
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a therapy tool, works as a self-therapy tool
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2012
Verified Purchase
Among the most comprehensive "food" books by Saxton Freymann, I bought this to use as a child-therapy tool... i planned to use it for projective storytelling, discussing emotions, initiate discussions, etc., but kids are too distracted by the novelty of "food faces" to actually focus on any real emotional content for themselves. However, I showed it to a colleague (who, incidentally, had been stressed out) and he said, "I feel better already." So rather than use it to facilitate therapy with kids, I use it with my adult substance abuse clients to demonstrate positive emotional experiences can be induced with non-chemical stimuli.

I also like to look through it when I need to smile.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and unique
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
Verified Purchase
The person who did this book is very funny and creative. It just blows my mind that anyone can be son talented. The kids love this book. I would recommend it for any age.
Helpful
 Report
Pomponette
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
Verified Purchase
Babies, toddlers, and grown-ups all love this book.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Zackie2dob
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2016
Verified Purchase
This book is so much fun to look at. Everyone instantly laughs when they look at the pictures.
Report
Lea
5.0 out of 5 stars Geschenk geglückt
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2013
Verified Purchase
Eigentlich ist das Buch nur in Amerika verfügbar. Daher hatte ich mich sehr gefreut, dass es das auch hier angeboten gibt. Ich habe damit einem Freund eine große Freude machen können. Es ist in sehr guter Verfassung gewesen, wie beschrieben und kam sehr schnell an.
Report
bluetigerlily
3.0 out of 5 stars The images are great.
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2015
Verified Purchase
Much smaller than I expected. I know that they listed the format of the book in the product description but I was not paying attention when I bought it. I decided to keep it anyways. The images are great.
Report