The Little Book of Fungi

Britt A. Bunyard

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Princeton University Press
22 October 2024

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Mycology, fungi (non-medical); Applied ecology; The natural world, country life & pets

Series: Little Books of Nature

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 colour photographs and original colour 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.

By: Britt A. Bunyard
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 95mm,
ISBN: 9780691259888
ISBN 10: 0691259887
Series: Little Books of Nature
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 22 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 watercolours. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

Reviews for The Little Book of Fungi

""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)