This beautiful zine was created by artist and NYMS member Phyllis Ma based on her extensive research into the history of mushroom clubs in New York City, the role of amateur mycologists at the end of the 19th Century and the life of Cornelia Bedford, the founder of the New York Mycological Club, the predecessor organization of NYMS. The zine features a beautiful Risograph cover and back page.

Phyllis Ma zine cover

These zines have a slightly misaligned in the binding but are otherwise in good condition (see image). Because of the slight misalignment we are selling them at the discounted price of only $10, with shipping and handling an additional $3.

These zines were donated by Phyllis and proceeds will help to support the club’s work.

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Mushroom Fever by Phyllis Ma explores the history of the first mushroom club in New York City—the 19th century New York Mycological Club.

Cornelia C. Bedford founded the organization in 1897 with the goals of studying and eating wild fungi. She was a cooking teacher and food writer who also created the snickerdoodle cookie.

The club’s lively social events around the city included bicycle forays, cooking demonstrations and Chinatown mushroom dinners. After a few exhilarating years, the New York Mycological Club dissolved and its demise remains a mystery.

Pages 32 p.
Dimensions 18.7 x 13.3 cm.
Cover Paperback
Binding Staple Bound
Process Risograph
Color Black-and-White