Based on her 30 years of experience in food styling for advertising, magazines, books, and films, Delores Custer presents the definitive lifelong reference on food styling - complete with lists of tools and vital equipment, recipes for artificial foods, and guidelines for running a successful food styling business.

Full of ingenious advice on styling in any media and filled with full-color photographs, FOOD STYLING: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera reveals every technique of the trade, from making a beverage appear to sweat to producing those perfect grill marks on meat without a grill.  Filled with resources and organized in a simple problem-and-solution format, this is an ideal resource for both experienced foods styling pros and first-timers alike.

• This is the only book of its kind on the market, shedding light on the art and craft of food styling
• More than 300 full-color photos reveal the process of styling and the spectacular results, teaching and inspiring anyone interested in food and how it is presented in media
• The book features a timeline of 60 years of food styling, a glossary of important terms, and a listing of vital styling resources
• The only book the aspiring or professional food stylist will ever need, this thorough resource covers challenges from flawless fried chicken to fluffy, cloudlike cake frostings - and everything in between

Whether you're an aspiring food stylist looking to break into the business, a food blogger that's looking to improve the quality of your online photography, or a foodie who wants to know all the behind-the-scenes secrets, FOOD STYLING is the ultimate guide to creating stunning culinary visuals.