An homage to the seemingly humble lemon, this book traces the citrus fruit's influence on cultural history from ancient times to the modern era. This gorgeously illustrated volume charts the lemon's many roles, including as a literary device and time-honored subject of fine and decorative arts.Accompanying these citrus-centric anecdotes are a foreword by chef and acclaimed food writer Simon Hopkinson and an introduction by art critic and author Jennifer Higgie alongside more than 60 lemon-infused recipes across global cuisines and for every occasion.