In Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World, New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on the surprisingly twisty journey of the beloved tomato.

The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods.

A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors, and —no surprise—the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the food that has captured our hearts for generations.