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Collins Fungi Guide

The Most Complete Field Guide to the Mushrooms & Toadstools of Britain & Ireland

Chris Shields author Denys Ovenden author Stefan Buczacki author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:26th Sep '13

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This guide provides a comprehensive exploration of fungi in the British Isles, making it essential for enthusiasts and experts alike. The Collins Fungi Guide is a must-have.

The Collins Fungi Guide is the sixth installment in the acclaimed Collins Guide series, focusing on the diverse fungi of the British Isles. This comprehensive work extends its relevance to Europe and the broader temperate regions, making it an invaluable resource for both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned mycologists alike. The guide is meticulously crafted to provide readers with a thorough understanding of various species, ensuring that they can confidently identify mushrooms and toadstools in the field.

To enhance the identification process, leading mycological artists have been commissioned to create accurate, detailed illustrations. Nearly 2,400 species are depicted in vibrant full color, with descriptions and illustrations conveniently placed on the same page when possible. This layout is designed to facilitate easy recognition and understanding of key features, while also addressing similar and often confusing species. The inclusion of illustrations showing both young and mature fruiting bodies further aids in accurate identification.

Authored by Stefan Buczacki, a prominent mycologist and horticultural scientist, and illustrated by renowned natural history artists Chris Shields and Denys Ovenden, the Collins Fungi Guide stands out as the ultimate field guide for those passionate about fungi. Whether for casual exploration or serious study, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge and visual reference that will enrich any outing in nature.

‘What a great book. It adds a needed publication for the amateur's library which goes beyond other field guides. The illustrations of crust fungi are excellent and it is a pleasure to see them receive their rightful place in a fungal manual. I am sure you will stimulate many to look at the lower Basidiomycetes in a different light and overcome that fear of looking for and at them. Great stuff! […] A book which should be in lots of naturalists’ hands, not just field mycologists. I would gladly recommend [it] to anyone attending my forays and to my apprentices.’

Prof Roy Watling MBE, DSc., FRSE

[Former Head of Mycology and Plant Pathology and sometime Acting Regius Keeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh]

‘There are some great images here to delight us […] this book will bring hundreds of new, rare or unusual species to the attention of the general reader, with the added bonus of their up-to-date names.’ Field Mycology journal (British Mycological Society)

ISBN: 9780007466481

Dimensions: 195mm x 135mm x 38mm

Weight: 1100g

640 pages