The result is his upcoming book, In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain, which will be published by Hachette Books on Oct.
“By 2018 work had so thoroughly consumed my life anything that even hinted at getting in the way had to be destroyed.
With Tony’s death not only did I lose a friend and mentor, but also my career and identity,” adds Vitale, who also produced Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
“What happened off-camera was far more interesting than what made it to air,” explains the press release.
“I have the best job in the world,” he once told PEOPLE.