Wonderland: The Secret World of Mushrooms

Wonderland is a coffee table book by Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer that showcases his stunning images of mushrooms along with informative texts about their habitats, relationships to plants, and ecological significance. The book also includes information about the challenges of capturing these photographs in the Netherlands and the importance of fungi in nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2023
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Wonderland is a captivating coffee table book that delves into the enigmatic realm of mushrooms. Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer embarked on this extraordinary project after being captivated by the sheer beauty of two fly agaric mushrooms in his own garden. Armed with his camera, he embarked on a thrilling mushroom hunt, capturing breathtaking images in vibrant colors and intricate shapes of the most extraordinary and sometimes rare specimens. These remarkable photographs have now been compiled into a stunning photo book titled Wonderland.

Vermeer meticulously captured all the images for Wonderland in his home country, the Netherlands. Beyond its artistic merits, the book serves as a valuable document and archive of nature and the forest in its present state. In concise yet informative texts, the author delves into the diverse forms of his plant photographic models, their medicinal properties, and the inherent dangers associated with fungi. He explores the intricate symbiotic relationships between fungi and trees, shedding light on the fascinating world of slime molds. Vermeer shares entertaining anecdotes about the challenges he faced as a nature photographer throughout this ambitious project.

Wonderland is an ideal gift for anyone with a passion for mushroom picking, an appreciation for this tiny marvel of nature, or a fascination with the unique symbioses that exist between fungi and plants. It offers a glimpse into the captivating world of mushrooms, inviting readers to explore the wonders of the natural world with renewed curiosity and awe.

Dimension: 300 x 235 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783961715107