Ben Schott is the author of Schott’s Original Miscellany, Schott’s Food & Drink Miscellany, and Schott’s Sporting, Gaming, & Idling Miscellany. Together, his books have sold more than two million copies worldwide. He lives in London, and comes to America whenever he can.

To find out more, visit www.schott-media.com.

Schott's Original Miscellany was conceived, written and designed by Ben Schott. Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany, published in November 2003, is the second in the series.

To find out more about Schott's Miscellanies, visit www.miscellanies.info

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Ben Schott is the author of Schott’s Original Miscellany, Schott’s Food & Drink Miscellany, and Schott’s Sporting, Gaming, & Idling Miscellany. Together, his books have sold more than two million copies worldwide. He lives in London, and comes to America whenever he can.