Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home

Name: Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (88 reviews)
Author: Michael Schwartz

by Michael Schwartz

Nonfiction Cookbooks

4.6 (88)

4.6 stars from 88 reviews

224 pages~3.7 hr readPublished by Harry N. AbramsPublished 2019-01-01

$2.9983% off peak

Last checked: May 31, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $17.99

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Perfect for you if...

You want to make restaurant-quality pizza at home but don't know where to start with dough, temperature, or technique.
You love cooking with quality ingredients and enjoy the precision and play of building dishes from solid fundamentals.
You're tired of takeaway pizza and ready to invest a bit of time learning skills that actually stick with you.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for five-minute pizza shortcuts or recipes that skip the dough-making process entirely.
You don't have access to a proper oven or the space to dedicate to pizza making at home.
You prefer cookbooks that are mostly narrative and flavour memoir rather than detailed, technical instruction.

About this book

Genuine Pizza is Michael Schwartz's illustrated guide to making high-quality pizza at home. The cookbook begins with fundamentals and detailed instructions for creating pizza doughs, then teaches home cooks how to mix and match ingredients—sauces, cheeses, meats, and vegetables—to build both classic and innovative pies. Throughout his career, Schwartz has been recognized for his skilled use of quality ingredients, a talent evident in his pizza recipes. The book makes the pizza-making process approachable and fun, providing readers with the tools and knowledge to create better pizza and experiment with their own variations. Pizza serves as a starting point for creating colorful, delicious meals.

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$1.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 38 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 47 days. Typically stays discounted for 15 days.

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Currently around #59K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 28% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 88 reviews

Gaining approximately 1 new review per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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