Wonderland

Wonderland is a unique coffee table book that takes the reader into the fascinating world of mushrooms. Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer embarked on this incomparable project after being captivated by the beauty of two toadstools in his garden. Equipped with his camera, he set off on a mushroom hunt, capturing pictures in intoxicating colours and shapes of the most extraordinary and sometimes very rare specimens. He has compiled the most beautiful shots in his photo book, Wonderland.

Vermeer took all the pictures for Wonderland in the Netherlands, making the book not only an artistic work of microphotography but also an important document and archive of nature and the forest in its present state. In short but informative texts, the author describes the wealth of forms of his plant photographic models, their usefulness in medicine, and the dangers posed by fungi. He explains the symbiosis between fungi and trees and devotes special attention to slime moulds. In entertaining words, Vermeer shares the challenges he faced as a nature photographer in this ambitious project.

Wonderland is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys mushroom picking, is intrigued by this little wonder of nature, or is fascinated by the unique symbiosis with which mushrooms connect with their environment. The text is available in both English and German.

Author: Jan Vermeer is a professional photographer from the Netherlands. He has visited over 50 countries including Antarctica, Iceland, Congo, Namibia, and the unique atoll Aldabra in the Indian Ocean. His photographs have received accolades in prestigious photo contests such as the BBC Wildlife of the Year Contest. His latest project on mushrooms is published worldwide in magazines like National Geographic and BBC Wildlife magazine, among others. For Jan, the most important thing is to show the beauty of the natural world in its purest form. As he states, "I want to evoke awe and reverence." He believes that only by doing this will there be a future for our children.

Selling Points:

• A surprising, up-close insight into the world of mushrooms! LSD for the eyes - Intoxicating colours, incredible shapes, and fascinating details!
• For everyone who wants to marvel at the magnificent diversity of nature!
• Featuring short, exciting texts on the richness of colours and forms of fungi, the complex system of symbiosis, dangers posed by fungi, and their usefulness in medicine.
• Includes 150 colour illustrations.