Barbora Batokova has been foraging mushrooms with her grandmother since she was a child. She runs the blog Fungi Woman and offers in-person foraging workshops. Her work has been featured by NPR. Barbora lives in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
"""This book weaves a tapestry of visual wonder, personal storytelling and a profound connection to the natural world. It will ignite your curiosity and passion for all things fungal."" --Louie Schwartzberg, director of Fantastic Fungi ""A beautifully crafted introduction to the world of fungi and an essential resource for aspiring foragers. Read this book if you want to harvest wild edible mushrooms with absolute confidence."" --Adam Haritan, founder of Learn Your Land ""Hunting Mushrooms is a comprehensive and stunning exploration of fungi. This book is for seasoned mycologists, those who love to cook, foragers or anyone interested in the wellbeing of our planet."" --Dr. Alan E. Bessette & Arleen R. Bessette, mycologists, authors and educators ""This is a wonderful book for beginners and beyond. With information that covers both Europe and the U.S, clear writhing and stunning photos, it's an impeccable resource to have by your side."" --Scott Pavelle, Western PA Mushroom Club (WPMC) Bolete Specialist and author of The Bolete Filter ""Hunting Mushrooms is full of detailed information on ecology, taxonomy, etymology and toxicity when necessary. Barbora's outstanding writing makes it all fun and fascinating to learn. Once you start reading this book you won't be able to stop."" --John Plischke III"