Little Book of Fungi

Britt A Bunyard

Book cover for Little Book of Fungi
Book cover for Little Book of Fungi

Little Book of Fungi

Little Book of Fungi

Britt A Bunyard

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Description

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's fungi

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.
  • A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
  • Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift

About the Author

Britt A. Bunyard is the author of The Lives of Fungi (Princeton) and The Beginner's Guide to Mushrooms, among other books. He is the founder, publisher, and editor in chief of Fungi, the widest-circulating mycology magazine in North America, and serves as executive director of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

Critical Reviews

"The science is presented clearly and succinctly, and even someone with little or no knowledge of fungi can very quickly become informed. . . . I recommend the book highly. Enjoy it! Learn from it! I know you will."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

"An absorbing read."---Mary Cooper, Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)

"A great little book. . . . [T]errific."---Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Princeton University Press
Pub date: 2024-10-22
Length: 160 pages

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