Writing, art, photography and ephemera from an idiosyncratic chapter in John Cage's life. Imagined as an extended mushroom-foraging expedition, John Cage: A Mycological Foray gathers together Cage’s mushroom-themed compositions, photographs, illustrations and ephemera. Indeterminacy Stories and other writings by Cage are interwoven throughout the first volume within a central essay examining Cage’s enduring relationship with mycology. Also included is a transcript of Cage’s 1983 performance, MUSHROOMS et Variationes. The second volume is the inaugural reproduction of Cage’s 1972 portfolio, Mushroom Book, authored in collaboration with illustrator Lois Long and botanist Alexander H. Smith. Published by Atelier Éditions.

Dimensions: 8" by 11", 224 pages
Material: 2 encased volumes; Paperback, folded, loose leaves, sewn bound, offset printed, full color
Origin: London, UK
Why we covet: Mushroom fascination