Very nice atmosphere you have created here. I don't understand why you call the pepper a bell but it might be the fact that I don't know enough english so I won't deduct any points for that. Somehow I feel there is something missing or maybe just because I don't know where to look first as all three objects in the picture require attention just the same. But is just my oppinion and I will still rate it an 8.
This one is definitely surreal. I can't say I know the book but I'm assuming it refers to a little metal bell than rings rather than a salad ingredient? :o) Made me smile though!
If it weren't for the good use of lighting this one would have been pretty dull. You managed, however, to get good shadows and highlights. Looking closer, it may have been more challenging to try to conjure up something to fit the title of the book you used here...
seems a stretch. Background is way to close, and why this material? It holds way to much attention, the layout is less then creative. I love the look of that book alone. why the dead area to the left of the pepper.