1 / 2Three Crime Novels by Anthony Bourdain: Bone in the Throat, Gone Bamboo, and The Bobby Gold Stories
Three Crime Novels by Anthony Bourdain collects Bone in the Throat, Gone Bamboo, and The Bobby Gold Stories in one 608-page English-language volume. The stories move through crime, restaurant kitchens, mob ties, and characters shaped by criminal life, making this a substantial pick for readers interested in Bourdain's fiction.
At a glance
- Combines Bourdain's three novels: Bone in the Throat, Gone Bamboo, and The Bobby Gold Stories.
- Stories center on crime and kitchen worlds, with settings and characters including a New York restaurant entangled with the mob and an assassin retiring to St. Martin.
- The listing gives a print length of 608 pages.
Reference price: $24.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Collects all three named novels in one volume, rather than presenting just one of the titles.
- The plot descriptions connect crime fiction with restaurant and culinary settings, a distinctive angle for readers drawn to Bourdain's kitchen writing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 28, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 608 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 163973936X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1639739363 |
| Listed weight | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.05 x 1.4 x 9.15 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking all three of Anthony Bourdain's crime novels in one volume.
- Fans of crime stories that feature restaurant kitchens, mob activity, and culinary characters.
- Readers interested in Bourdain's fiction alongside his better-known food writing.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a cookbook or nonfiction food memoir.
- Readers who prefer light or nonviolent fiction, given the listing's emphasis on bloody kitchens, criminal cooks, and mob trouble.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. There is no supplied written customer feedback, so these figures indicate favorable ratings but do not explain what readers liked or how the three novels compare. The collection's appeal can be assessed from the listed contents and 608-page length, not from a specific customer-reported strength.
Frequently asked questions
Which novels are included?
The volume includes Bone in the Throat, Gone Bamboo, and The Bobby Gold Stories.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 608 pages.
What kind of stories are these?
The listing describes crime fiction involving restaurant kitchens, mob connections, and criminal characters, with stories set in places including New York and St. Martin.
What language is the edition?
The listed language is English.
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