“It seems that Steven Raichlen has ‘been on fire’ for most of his life. A great collector of tales and travel, Steven has twined his years of adventure with some of his most iconic and meaningful dishes. Man on Fire is a deeply personal look at how the magic of food and cooking can nurture our souls, shape our lives, and feed a lifetime of exploration.”
—Aaron Franklin, owner of Franklin’s Barbecue and New York Times bestselling author of Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

“Raichlen takes readers on a rich and engaging journey from curious food lover to world-renowned grilling expert, sharing personal memories, travels, and decades of culinary wisdom along the way. Filled with heart, flavor, and insight, Man on Fire is an inspiring and deeply enjoyable read for anyone who appreciates the everyday joys that food and shared experiences can offer.”
—Emeril Lagasse

“Steven is a master who makes fire feel both ancient and new, teaching that barbecue is not just technique but a culture, a journey, and a joy.”
—Francis Mallmann

“Man on Fire is a masterclass in living boldly from one of the true pioneers of live-fire cooking. It’s honest, heartfelt, and packed with the kind of stories only a life spent chasing flavor and purpose can deliver. Steven Raichlen is a true legend.”
—Derek Wolf, Over the Fire Cooking

“In Man on Fire, you find out how a French literature scholar from Baltimore ended up traveling to 75 countries, winning five James Beard Awards, and landing in the Barbecue Hall of Fame right alongside the rest of us. That’s one hell of a journey, and Steven tells it the way he does everything—with class, with honesty, and with a deep respect for the craft.”
—Myron Mixon, five-time World Barbecue Champion and New York Times bestselling author

“Steven’s heart and spirit come through in this fine-tuned memoir. From his birth in Japan to his Iron Chef battle in Tokyo, from his literary adventures on Chappaquiddick to an awesome streak of recipes, Raichlen never misses!”
—Amy Ephron, novelist, screenwriter, film producer, and author of Unseasonably Cold

“Baseball has Babe Ruth, basketball Michael Jordan, hockey Wayne Gretzky, and BBQ, Steven Raichlen . . . With lots of entrepreneurial advice, inside wisdom about barbecue, and 25 previously unpublished recipes, Man on Fire has something for every reader, from barbecue buffs to literature lovers, history geeks, armchair travelers, and anyone who wants to be his or her own boss.”
—Larry Olmsted, award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author of Real Food, Fake Food, and senior columnist for Forbes.com