Based on extensive interviews with those who knew him intimately, this biography of the late celebrity chef and TV star examines his battles with childhood trauma and addiction and his eventual rise to international fame. Bourdain had an irresistible personality, a dream job, a beautiful family, and international fame. His death by suicide in June 2018 shocked people around the world. Based on extensive interviews with those who knew him intimately,...

A guide to some of the world's most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain--

Tracking his own strange and unexpected voyage from journeyman cook to globe-traveling professional eater and drinker, and even to fatherhood, Bourdain takes no prisoners as he dissects what he's seen, pausing along the way for a series of confessions, rants, investigations, and interrogations of some of the most controversial figures in food.

When celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain travels around the globe, he doesn't spend his layover at the airport or hotel. Instead he explores the city he is in and makes the most of the short amount of time he has there. With The Layover, he shows viewers some of his favorite places in the U.S., Asia, and Europe while sharing tips and expertise that he has gathered as an experienced traveler.