Books
From personal stories, to recipes and world economics, find out more about Fairtrade. We have listed the books under 3 different categories:
These books can be purchased in most good bookshops or online.
Non-Fictional Books:
Fighting the Banana Wars and Other Fairtrade Battles
by Harriet Lamb, published by Ebury, 2007
Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation charts the struggles in getting new Fairtrade products onto supermarket shelves and the Fairtrade supporter movement.
50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade
by Miles Litvinoff and John Madeley, Published by Pluto Press, 2006
50 reasons why buying fair trade delivers a host of benefits to people and the planet.
Fair Trade: Market-Driven Ethical Consumption
by Alex Nicholls and Charlotte Opal, Published by SAGE, 2005
Looks at the strategic future for Fair Trade.
The Rough Guide to Ethical Living
Published by Rough Guides, 2006
An essential handbook for responsible consumers.
Brewing Justice - Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability and Survivial
by Daniel Joffee, Published by Blackwell, 2007
It follows the members of Michiza, a Fairtrade certified coffee cooperative in Mexico and analyses the effects and limits of Fairtrade and its place in the global economy.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Fairtrade
by David Ransom, Published by New Internationalist, 2006
This guide examines the contest between 'free' and 'fair' trade around the world and the human story behind the products we consume.
Fair Trade For All: How Trade Can Promote Development
by Joseph E. Stiglitz & Andrew Charltons, Published by OUP Oxford, 2005
Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide
by Jacqueline DeCarlo, Published by Oneworld Publications, 2007
Recipe Books:
The Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook
Published by DK, 2007
Recipes by Fairtrade Supporters using Fairtrade ingredients.
A Fair Feast: 70 Celebrity Recipes for a Fairer World
by Vicky Bhogal, Published by Simon and Schuster, 2005
From Jamie to Nigella, Sir Elton John to Minnie Driver, Ken Hom to Keith Floyd, celebrities come together to support Fairtrade with recipes and messages.
Divine Heavenly Chocolate Recipes with a Heart
by Linda Collister, Published by Absolute Press, 2007
Glorious chocolate cakes, sweets, puddings, and pastries to stunning savoury dishes.
Cooking with Coffee: 60 Recipes Using Fair Trade Coffee
by Lucas Rosenblatt, Judith Meyer, Edith Beckmann & Andreas Thumm, Published by New Internationalist, 2007
Just Desserts: 50 Sweet Surprises Using Fairtrade Ingredients
by Ralf Kabelitz, Published by New Internationalist, 2003
The Bittersweet World of Chocolate: Scrumptous Recipes Using Fairtrade Chocolate
by Nikki Van Der Gaag & Troth Wells, Published by New Internationalist, 2007
Other Books:
Max Havelaar: Or the Coffee Auctions of a Dutch Trading Company
by "Multatuli" and R.P. Meijer, Published by Penguin Books, 1987
Charlie & Lola But I Do Know All About Chocolate
by Lauren Child, Published by Penguin, 2007
Help Charlie and Lola with their shopping and learn all about fair trade.
