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.
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.