Reddit mentions of Working the Plate: The Art of Food Presentation

I'm quite fond of Christopher Styler's "Working The Plate: The Art of Food Presentation." It's not super well-reviewed on Amazon, but I own it and rather enjoy it. Great food photography, so it's a nice mix of information and pictures to enjoy.

Also available (although I can't vouch for it as I haven't read it) is this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Working-Plate-Art-Food-Presentation/dp/047147939X

If you have a culinary school nearby, find out if they offer recreational classes. It's a chance to interact with a real chef and ask all the questions you want.

http://www.amazon.com/Working-Plate-The-Food-Presentation/dp/047147939X

That one is a good start. It's slightly (only slightly) dated, but it's a solid book. There should be some similar books that are recommended which are worth a look.

Don't get wrapped up in rules. It's more of a philosophy that makes plating good or not so good. There ought to be a reason for what you do on the plate.

Checkout the book Working the Plate. Its a book on food presentation for culinary professionals. Amazon link here: http://www.amazon.com/Working-Plate-Art-Food-Presentation/dp/047147939X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290192924&sr=8-1

I'd suggest to search for food styling more than food design. This is my favourite: Working the Plate: The Art of Food Presentation
http://www.amazon.com/Working-Plate-The-Food-Presentation/dp/047147939X

Working the Plate is a very good BASIC guide to a more professional garnishing style.

https://www.amazon.com/Plating-Gold-Dessert-National-Championships/dp/1118059840

I asked him and he said this is the book I was referring to. This other one is one I used back in high school. It's short, but teaches basic concepts pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/Working-Plate-Art-Food-Presentation/dp/047147939X/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_1/138-5228499-9387854?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=047147939X&pd_rd_r=207ab7bf-9c80-49a0-93fa-37aed4a53a77&pd_rd_w=zS0nI&pd_rd_wg=sW6OI&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=5WZZHFHKCRR9FBV5JWTR&psc=1&refRID=5WZZHFHKCRR9FBV5JWTR