Books & Gear

New Books(Mar-April 2026)

What happens when ancient cities invent the future too early?

BRONZEPUNK is a setting expansion for DAMN! the RPG where Bronze Age civilization collides with experimental technology. Temples sponsor dangerous machines, inventors build strange devices in smoky workshops, and entire cities struggle to control inventions centuries ahead of their time. $9.99/US

Cosmic horror did not appear fully formed. It evolved. ARCHITECTS OF COSMIC DREAD

In the decades surrounding the turn of the twentieth century, a small group of writers began reshaping the boundaries of fear. They moved beyond traditional gothic ghosts and moral allegory, replacing them with unseen presences, unstable realities, and landscapes that dwarfed the human figure. The result was a colder, more structural mode of dread — one rooted in perception, scale, and the unsettling possibility that the universe is indifferent to humanity.

Gear recommended by DB

Coffee Gear

About the Series: Advanced Delights and Delicacies is a culinary journey across a living fantasy world where every tavern, monastery, bakery, and bazaar is shaped as much by story as by skill. This series explores the craft of cooking through the voices of the realm’s most eccentric chefs, baristas, bakers, and brewers — each a master of their own traditions, techniques, and tales. In this volume we introduce the hosts of the series, and they talk about their coffee techniques. From the gnome innkeeper, to the red dragon worshiping spice trader, to the physical avatar of a death goddess. $24.99/US

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Professional home espresso machine with built-in grinder.

Baratza Encore Burr Grinder
One of the most popular entry-level specialty coffee grinders.

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Core Kitchen Tools

Learn the secrets of slow simmers, spice-route soups, structural sandwich geometry, spreadcraft, and the ingenious “cold pot” methods cherished by travelers across the realms. Gilda’s clear instructions and wry commentary turn even fumbling beginners into capable campfire cooks. $16.99/US

HENCKELS 15-Piece Knife Set
I use these knives everyday, they are great. I’ve had a set for work since 1994.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
The classic mixer for bread, dough, and large batches.

Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Essential for soups, stews, braises, and rustic bread.

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Charcuterie Tools

Charcuterie isn’t just cooking—it’s a dialogue with decay. In this rich, evocative guide, DB Spitzer invites readers into the ancient art of preservation, where salt becomes ritual, smoke becomes memory, and time itself is an ingredient.

From duck confit and rillettes to kimchi, sauerkraut, and fermented mustard, this book bridges the cold precision of craft with the warmth of obsession. It’s part kitchen manual, part meditation on patience, microbes, and the beauty of slow transformation.

LEM Meat Grinder
For grinding meat for sausage, pâté, and charcuterie.

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer
Helps preserve cured meats and ingredients longer.

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Molecular / Cocktail Tools

黒とネオン: サイバーパンクバーガイド
In a city where rain hums with static and every glass glows like data in motion, bartenders are the last true alchemists. NOIR & NEON is a cyberpunk mixology grimoire for those who see cocktails as code, chemistry, and confession. Within its neon-stained pages you’ll find illicit syrups, molecular brews, and survival recipes from the bars, basements, and backrooms of the Sprawl.
Each drink tells a story of rebellion, hunger, and human persistence in a world built on flickering light. This isn’t just a book about booze. It’s a field guide for the last romantics, shaking spirits against the dying of the circuit.

Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker
Used for rapid infusions, syrups, and cocktail experiments.

Breville Barista Express Impress
Advanced espresso machine for serious coffee and cocktail syrups.

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Upcoming Books…

Traeger Pellet Smoker
Excellent for smoked meats, bacon, and charcuterie.