Fungi—often called the “flowers of the forest” for their beauty and fragility—have long been depicted by botanists, particularly between the 18th and 20th centuries. These illustrated records are not only valuable scientific documents but also captivating works of art. This book features approximately 300 outstanding illustrations of fungi,primarily drawn in Europe during that period, along with selections from the Illustrated Herbal (Honzō Zufu), a Japanese illustrated compendium from the Edo era. Carefully chosen for their strong compositions as well as their scientific interest, these works capture the delicate beauty of these “forest flowers,” now gathered into a palm-sized volume for readers to enjoy.Enjoy it both as a book to read and as a decorative object. Featuring approximately 300 illustrations of beautiful fungi from around the world, created between the 18th and 20th centuries.Supervised by Toshimitsu Fukiharu:Completed doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Agriculture,Kyoto University. Ph.D. in Agriculture. Art Direction by Eriko Kawakami:Active across a wide range of fields including brand art direction,product development, and packaging design. Major works include branding for RURU MARY’S.ISBN 9784756261571. Pie Books. hb. 288 pages. Full colour. 14.8 x 11 cm.not yet published
