Hideous Absinthe: A History of the Devil in a Bottle

The information in this book is excellent, but the author is a little too focused on the more sordid rumors surrounding those who drank absinthe. The pacing of the book is choppy and at points reads more like a dissertation than a polished books. More visuals would also help, especially since so many of the people discussed are visual artists. That being said, however, it was a fun and informative book, perfect for someone looking to understand the influence of absinthe on the arts in the 19th century.