The Gourmand's Mushroom

By (author) The Gourmand
Short description/annotation:
Mushrooms—psychoactive, medicinal, or delicious—have fascinated us for millennia, facilitating spiritual quests in ancient and modern times and inspiring artists from Bosch to Kusama. Dig into The Gourmand’s third delicious course for TASCHEN: an in-depth mycological journey, stuffed with stories and original recipes.
Description:
From mushrooms in space to the troubled life of Beatrix Potter, The Gourmand’s Mushroom explores the magical, mysterious and shady world of mushrooms. With a foreword by British chef Jeremy Lee MBE and an introduction by author and writer Jennifer Higgie, our third title explores the mushroom through a collection of original stories. Featuring Murakami, Kusama, John Cage, fairy rings, fungi-inspired fashion, and much, much more. Complete with over 40 mushroom recipes and exclusive photography by Bobby Doherty.
Review quote:
“Editorially experimental, visually conceptual, but highly accessible because of the sheer wit of its inventive features, The Gourmand offers surprising delicacies.”
Biographical note:
The Gourmand is David Lane and Marina Tweed, creators of the eponymous food and culture journal founded in London in 2011. Through publications, films and experiences they explore the fields of art, design, literature, film, fashion, and music through the universal subject of food. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Die Zeit, and Le Monde, and exhibited at the Design Museum, London.