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Barry Joseph is a nationally known innovator of informal learning programs in museums, schools, and more. His effervescent expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NPR's All Things Considered, CBS Morning News, Boston Magazine, the New York Post, and other media. He became interested in seltzer's history and cultural impact after writing an article about SodaStream for the Forward in 2004 and receiving an outpouring of responses from readers demonstrating their passion for the fizzy. He lives in Queens, New York.
""Of the thousands of books written about seltzer water, this is by far my favorite—especially the part that's about me."" —Mel Brooks “After reading Joseph’s anecdotally detailed account, parched drinkers will have a hard time picking up a bottle of sparkling water and not being in awe of this simple beverage’s complicated history."" —Booklist “If bubbles could speak, Seltzertopia would chronicle their thoughts. The book pours readers a glass of history, practicality, and fun, using seltzer to 'unpack a broad swath of history.” —The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle “Effervesces with love and passion for the legacy of seltzer."" —Jeffrey Yoskowitz, co-author of The Gefilte Manifesto ""If you devour books about food history or are wistful when you see a classic seltzer bottle, you will enjoy the in-depth stories Barry Joseph shares with his readers about the history of seltzer."" —Tina Wasserman, author of Entree to Judaism: A Culinary Exploration of the Jewish Diaspora ""The best way to understand the extraordinary is to take a new look at the ordinary. Barry Joseph adds his long-awaited seltzer book to the company of such well-thumbed books as Salt: A World History. Seltzertopia fuses culture, history, art, and passion in a wildly fun and illuminating ride."" —James Paul Gee, author of What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Leaming and Literacy and retired Regents' professor at Arizona State University ""A funny and fascinating read… for anyone who has wondered why we love seltzer so much. Full of tales of seltzer wounds, high jinks, and the seltzer mafia, it's a delicious chapter of American food history."" —Shannon Sarna, founding editor of The Nosher, and author of Modem Jewish Baker: Challah, Babka, Bagels and More “Weaving tales of the seltzer men who deliver bubbles to your doorstep along with a historical overview of seltzer, Joseph shares how and why seltzer inspires such passionate devotion. It's truly a labor of love, and a joy to read.” —Drew Davidson, director and teaching professor at Entertainment Technology Center of Carnegie Mellon University
