 First edition | |
| Author | Steve Almond |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Candy, candy making, chocolate |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Set in | United States |
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
| Publication date | May 1, 2004 (2004-05-01) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, digital, audio |
| Pages | 266 |
| ISBN | 978-1-56512-421-9 (print) |
| OCLC | 53972107 |
Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America is a 2004 non-fiction book written by Steve Almond. It is about a trip that he took in which he searched for candy bars made by small companies. He traveled to factories across the country. It was widely reviewed. It was featured as a "Staff Pick" at Powells.com.
On May 24, 2004, shortly after the books publication in print, Highbridge Audio published an audiobook production of Candyfreak, read by Oliver Wyman.
In 2006, Heinemann republished the book in the UK with the revised title Candyfreak: Confessions of a Chocoholic.
References
- Wexler, Jay (2009). Holy Hullabaloos: A Road Trip to the Battlegrounds of the Church/State Wars. Boston: Beacon Press. p. xv. ISBN 9780807000441.
- Anderman, Joan (13 July 2004). "Sweet obsession". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- Goldbogen, Jessica (20 April 2004). "Oh, Sugar Sugar". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- Danford, Natalie (25 April 2004). "This Fellow's Sweet Tooth Is Way Out of Control". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- Gilson, Dave (2 May 2004). "Little bars melt in land of candy giants". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- "Powell's Books - Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America". Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- Almond, Steve (2006). Candyfreak: Confessions of a Chocoholic. London: William Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-434-01411-8. OCLC 70229461.