Any self-respecting person either writes a book of memoirs or a book of recipes. At least, Russia’s stars are all busy writing these days. Former actor Anton Tabakov, now owner of a dozen restaurants, took a more creative approach. A presentation of his 256-page book, "Anton Tabakov’s Culinary Stories," took place at the Stolz restaurant on Sept. 2. The presentation of the book, published by Makhaon Octopus, drew a large number of VIPs including Tabakov’s father – actor and director Oleg Tabakov – his producer and showman friend Mikhail Shirvindt and many others. Despite looking a little embarrassed, Tabakov himself soon got to work signing the books with the words, "Live life with taste."