Mushroom Journal — Hans Walty Amanita Muscaria 1915 Swiss Botanical

Of all the fungi that populate the forest floor, none has captured the human imagination as completely as Amanita muscaria — the fly agaric. Its scarlet cap, spotted with white, is the mushroom of fairy tales and folklore, of northern European forests and shamanic ritual, of a thousand illustrated stories. It is also, in the hands of a skilled botanical illustrator, one of the most beautiful subjects in the natural world.

Both the front and back covers reproduce illustrations of Amanita muscaria (L.) and Amanita muscaria (Linné) by Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868–1948), created between 1915 and 1945 — a Swiss botanical artist who documented the fungal flora of Switzerland and the Alpine region with scientific precision and quiet artistic authority. The scarlet pileus with its characteristic white warts, the sturdy white stipe, the delicate gills beneath the cap: all rendered with a fidelity to the living specimen that reflects direct observation, in the tradition of Swiss natural history illustration that had been documenting the Alpine flora and fauna since the Enlightenment.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: 100 g
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print

Perfect For

• Mycologists and mushroom foragers documenting fungal species and field observations
• Nature lovers and forest wanderers keeping field journals
• Botanical illustrators and natural history enthusiasts
• Folklore lovers drawn to the mythology of the fly agaric
• Collectors of vintage botanical illustration and mycological art
• Thoughtful gift for anyone who finds enchantment in the hidden world of fungi

To learn more about Hans Walty and the natural history of Amanita muscaria, read The Scarlet Cap on New Old Time.