Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guide
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guide
By (Author) Niko Summers
Illustrated by June Lee
Whalen Book Works
Whalen Book Works
19th October 2022
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physical Properties
Paperback
216
Width 127mm, Height 178mm, Spine 26mm
294g
Description
A beautifully illustrated pocket-size hardcover guide to the mushrooms of North Americaa must-have for anymushroom enthusiasts backpack or home library.
Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guideis a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North Americas most popular mushrooms.Inside this elegant hardcover, youll find profiles on individual species, each showcasing a full-page illustration, plus a definition of fungi,information on where to find mushrooms and howand whento collect them, and, last but not least, notes on how to avoid mushroom poisoning.Discover the wonderful world of North American mushrooms, including:
- Chanterelles (Cantharellus)
- Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
- Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondose)
- Morels (Morchellaceae)
- Puffballs (Calvatia)
- Stinkhorn Mushrooms (Phallaceae)
And many, many more! Visually stunning,Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guideis an engrossing overview of North Americas remarkable and diverse mushrooms. Youll find opportunities for discovery on every page.
Author Bio
June Leeis a graphic designer and illustrator who enjoys everything communication design-related, from painting murals to branding design. Projects include the Truth Campaign forThe New York Times,Pizzaz Pizza Festival, andJunkmagazine. In h her free time, June can be found reading with a cup of coffee in hand, or out hunting for the best coffee in the city. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. For more of her work, visit juneleedesign.com.
Niko Summers is a fifth-generation herbalist and comes from a long line of root workers and midwives. He became fascinated by fungi while studying their medicinal properties. In 2020, Niko founded Native Mushrooms, a mycology company that cultivates rare and medicinal species. When not studying herbs or fungi, Niko likes to go foraging in the woods or spend time in his garden. He is a Native San Franciscan, where he still lives with his dog. Find him on Instagram @nativemushrooms.
