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This article focuses on the book "The Debt to Pleasure," by John Lanchester. Indeed, the book is ostensibly structured as a galloping gourmet's ramble through the seasons as he discourses over-knowledgeably on all things culinary, studding his lectures with opinionated asides, erudite digressions, inflated self-assessments and discursive recipes that will send more than a few readers to the market and the kitchen. Part of the fun of "The Debt to Pleasure," is savoring how Lanchester, himself a restaurant reviewer and a literary editor, performs ventriloquism.

Comments on the book 'The Debt of Pleasure,' by John Lanchester. Characteristic of the book; Pleasure in reading the book; Identification of book flaws.

Interviews John Lanchester, author of 'A Debt to Pleasure.' Awards won by the book; Family background; Description of Mr. Phillips, a character in the book; History of his writing career; Relations with his agent.

Reflects on the $100,000 marketing campaign developed by Henry Holt for the book `The Debt to Pleasure,' by John Lanchester. Where the book has been sold; Details on the book; The group marketing effort under marketing director Lottchen Shivers; Strategies including getting as many independent booksellers to read the book as early as possible; Generating enthusiasm among sales reps.

Reports on the deal closed by the Book-of-the-Month and Quality Paperback Book Clubs for John Lancaster's `The Debt to Pleasure.'

Reports on the option awarded to Marion Wood for the novel `A Debt To Pleasure,' by London, England periodical `Observer' food columnist John Lanchester.