"A merry, idiosyncratic guide, charmingly illustrated."--Eugenia Bone,
The Wall Street Journal
An illustrated guide to over 100 types of mushrooms, offering insights
and stories about these mysterious organisms
An incredible diversity of fungi is flourishing all around us, not just
in the forest but in parks, markets, and even museums. Once you know how
to look, you can find mushrooms named after fairies and demons,
mushrooms that look so much like woodland birds they are shot at by
hunters, mushrooms that glow in the dark . . . and so much more.
Beyond serving as a guide for identification, Mushrooming explores how
"the quiet hunt" can radically expand our perspectives, connect us to
nature, and enrich our lives. Whether you're a beginner forager or an
expert mycophile, this is the perfect handbook to spark your curiosity
and deepen your appreciation for the fantastic, delicious, deadly, and
strange world of fungi.