Hardie Grant acquires Niland’s book on fish butchery

Hardie Grant has acquired Fish Butchery: Mastering the Catch, Cut and Craft by Josh Niland, with publication scheduled for  21st September 2023.

Roxy Ryan, managing director, acquired world rights from Monica Brown at LOTUS International.

The publisher said: “James Beard award-winning author and culinary game-changer Josh Niland returns with the ultimate guide to the art of fish butchery, with expert techniques and ground-breaking recipes that are an urgent call for action on culinary sustainability.

“Josh’s multi award-winning debut The Whole Fish Cookbook created a new blueprint for fish cookery, while its bestselling sequel Take One Fish unpacked 15 different species to reveal their true gastronomic potential. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen with 40 captivating recipes."

Niland said: “I am so thrilled to be publishing my third cookbook Fish Butchery with Hardie Grant, which continues to champion my work and recognise the importance of the urgent change needed within the global fish industry. My aim with this book is creating a workable system that allows families and individuals to conveniently access approachable fish dishes that extend the use of one fish further; to look beyond just the fillet.”

Ryan added: “We are delighted to be publishing another game-changing book from Josh Niland. Fish Butchery is the culmination of Josh Niland’s life’s work and philosophy, and intends to disrupt, inspire, challenge and encourage the next generation.

“He has proven himself a true visionary in the culinary world and has risen to global prominence with his innovative ideas on how we cook and eat fish. His new book promises to be another standout bestseller with its stunning design-led package.”