All About Coffee by William H. Ukers, 1935 Second Edition Reprint (Paperback)

If your coffee questions keep going beyond what's in the cup, All About Coffee by William H. Ukers gives you plenty to explore. This heavily illustrated, 840-page reference looks at coffee's history along with its technical, scientific, commercial, social, and artistic sides. It's a book to spend time with, not a quick collection of drink recipes.

This paperback is a 2011 facsimile reprint of the 1935 second edition. It reproduces the pages of that historical edition rather than presenting a newly written or newly typeset guide. You're reading coffee through the lens of its time, which is part of the appeal.

What does All About Coffee cover?

• History: A broad look at coffee's past for readers who want more context behind the drink.
• Technical and scientific subjects: Coffee examined beyond everyday brewing, from a historical reference perspective.
• Commerce: Coffee's commercial side as part of its larger story.
• Society and art: The cultural and artistic dimensions of coffee alongside the practical ones.
• Illustrations: A heavily illustrated presentation that accompanies the text.

Who is this coffee reference for?

This is a good fit for coffee-history enthusiasts, readers interested in the coffee trade, and anyone who enjoys following a subject well beyond the basics. If a short introduction tends to leave you with more questions, the scope here gives you room to keep reading.

It's also an option for a coffee lover who appreciates historical reference books. At 840 pages, it's a substantial volume, so think of it as something to return to rather than something to finish over one coffee break.

What to know about this edition

A facsimile reprint preserves the original page layout instead of resetting the text in a modern design. That distinction matters when choosing a book for reading, reference, or a gift. This edition was published in 2011, but the content comes from the 1935 second edition.

Use it to explore historical perspectives, not as a current equipment manual or the latest scientific guidance. Read a topic that interests you, follow the illustrations, and compare the older coffee conversation with what you know today.

Book details

• Title: All About Coffee
• Author: William H. Ukers
• Format: Paperback facsimile reprint
• Length: 840 pages
• Source edition: Second edition, 1935
• Reprint published: March 22, 2011
• Dimensions: 8.27 × 11.69 × 1.67 inches

For the person who likes their coffee with a little history, and then a lot more history, this is a reference worth making room for.