“Modernist Cuisine” is a six-volume, 2,438-page cookbook. It explores techniques refined over the last few decades, such as the use of thickeners, gels, emulsions and foams. It also includes recipes adapted from master chefs who pioneered modern cuisine. Nathan Myhrvold, Microsoft’s first CTO, is a lifelong fan of food science and food science. The book is available for pre-order for $625 (Amazon made it available for $462)”]