FRED PLOTKIN
Fred Plotkin is the author of 9 books, mostly about Italy, opera, food and wine. Current best-selling titles are Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera; Classical Music 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music; and Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, the most complete book about Italian food and wine culture for the traveler. The new edition will be published by Kyle Books in May, 2010. You may also visit the dedicated page on this Web site for some of Fred’s latest discoveries. And have a look at Eno Logic: A Wise Approach to Wine, his blog containing notes from his tastings and musings. Also visit the blog Ars Lunga: A Traversal of the Cultural Landscape.
Fred is much sought-after as a lecturer, speaker, teacher and consultant on all the topics about which he is passionate. If you are interested in engaging Fred Plotkin for any of these activities or would like to travel with him on the fascinating journeys he leads, please contact Fred at fredelicious@earthlink.net.
Below are links to individual pages on this site that will be of interest
Welcome to Fred Plotkin’s Web site. You can explore it easily by clicking the subject listings above or the photo links below. If you need to reach Fred, the e-mail address is fredelicious@earthlink.net.
Thanks! Grazie! Fred
FRED PLOTKIN
TRAVEL: Fred Plotkin leads fascinating tours and seminars on opera, food, wine and other pleasures all over the world. Click the photo for more information
PLEASURE ACTIVISM: A vibrant and positive approach to everything we experience. Click the picture to the left to learn more.
AUDIO AND RADIO: Fred Plotkin does many broadcasts, podcasts and speeches that are recorded. Click the image to the left to find a selection.
SPEAKING: Fred Plotkin is a world-renowned speaker, much admired for his passion and thorough knowledge of the topics he loves. He is available for bookings by contacting him through this site. Click the image to the left for more details.
WRITING: Fred Plotkin is the author of 9 books, contributor to others, and has written articles for many superb publications. Click the photo to learn more and to find links to purchase his books.
WINE: This is an ongoing forum of my ideas and yours. To subscribe to my wine blog start by clicking this:
ITALY FOR THE GOURMET TRAVELER: The most complete book for the discovery of Italian food and wine. The updated fifth edition is published in March 2010. Click the photo to the left for more info or go to the writing page (above) to order a copy.
MUSIC AND OPERA: Fred Plotkin has an active and diverse career in opera and classical music in North America and Europe. Click the picture to learn more
LYRICAL INSPIRATION: The words and wisdom of poets form the dreams of human life. Click the image to the left for a reading pause that refreshes and enlightens.
VIDEO: Click the picture to the left to see videos featuring Fred Plotkin or things of interest to him.
Click photo to read Fred Plotkin’s biography
CONTACT: Full contact information can be found by clicking the photo to the left. Fred’s e-mail is fredelicious@earthlink.net
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
THE BRAND-NEW, FULLY UPDATED 5TH EDITION OF ITALY FOR THE GOURMET TRAVELER WILL BE PUBLISHED IN MAY OF 2010. THE BRITISH EDITION (GOURMET TRAVELLER) IS FROM KYLE CATHIE PUBLISHERS IN LONDON. THE AMERICAN EDITION (GOURMET TRAVELER) IS FROM KYLE BOOKS IN NEW YORK.
Rick Steves, who knows Italy intimately, said it is “So filled with passion and expertise...the definitive guide for Italian food culture.”
PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW FROM YOUR PREFERRED BOOKSELLER!
ARS LUNGA: Fred Plotkin’s thoughts, musings and experiences in music, opera, theater, the visual arts and other forms of creative expression. Read the latest on this blog, and add your comments. To subscribe to my arts blog, click this:
