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In this beautifully illustrated book, Phillips vividly presents the world of mushrooms. Unlike the photographs in other guides, which are taken in the field, the more than 1000 color photographs featured here were shot in the studio in order to capture both the external features of mushrooms as well as their internal anatomy. Each picture includes specimens representing various stages of growth, and the accompanying annotation describes the anatomy of the cap, gills, stem, and spores. In addition, the author explains where the particular species of mushroom is found, its season of growth, and whether or not it is edible. Amateur mycologists as well as professionals in the field will find this book an invaluable guide. Highly recommended as a basic library reference source.
- Paul C. Radich, Univ. of Indianapolis
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Paul C. Radich, Univ. of Indianapolis
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
The quality of the photographs along with the detailed descriptions make the volume and excellent identification guide. (Elaine Exell American Reference Books Annual 2007)
[A] comprehensive guidebook. (Jolene Ketzenberger Indianapolis Star 20050411)
Photos, along with concisely detailed text, make identification of the varieties at least plausible... can also be used as a preliminary reference for the novice mycologist. (John Bagnasco Garden Compass 200603)
An indispensable aid to identification. (Karin Kratz California Garden 200601)
Depicts the mushroom through all stages -- a valuable aid to identification. (Michigan Gardener 200606)
Detailed botanical descriptions and over 1000 photographs that are set against a neutral background to capture all their features. (American Herb Association 200604)
Well organized, it is an outstanding introduction to the field of mycology... many valuable tips for collectors. (Marilyn K. Alaimo Chicago Botanic Gardens Current Books on Gardening 20060526)
Phillip's pioneering in-studio photography lets you see each species of mushroom up close and personal... there is no better reference. (Maureen Gilmer Scripps Howard News Service 20051225)
[Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America] is quite simply unparalleled as a comprehensive guide to its subject. (Ken Smith London Free Press 20051029)
This is the perfect reference book. (Globe and Mail 200511)
The most comprehensive guide ever... the book is great. (David Hobson Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20051106)
Phillip's book is little short of incredible.... incomparable for identification... the book on the topic, bar none (Linda L. Richards January Magazine 2009)
1,000 extremely detailed color photographs. It is filled with lots of information to go with them. (Susan Banks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 20101114)
Thoroughly engaging and visually appealing... a useful and lovely addition to any nature library. (Jodi Delong Halifax Chronicle Herald )
Classic mycological book... more than 1,000(!) excellent color photos of North American fungi, plus concise descriptions. (HortIdeas )
Quite simply unparalleled as a comprehensive guide... clear, precise, and an unexcelled reference for anyone with an interest in [mushrooms]. (Traci Maier Natchez Democrat )
Amateur collectors, expert mycologists and armchair naturalists will welcome the reissue of this valuable reference. (I Can Garden.com )
A very useful guide to the fungi of North America. (Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report 144 )
[A] comprehensive guidebook. (Jolene Ketzenberger Indianapolis Star 20050411)
Photos, along with concisely detailed text, make identification of the varieties at least plausible... can also be used as a preliminary reference for the novice mycologist. (John Bagnasco Garden Compass 200603)
An indispensable aid to identification. (Karin Kratz California Garden 200601)
Depicts the mushroom through all stages -- a valuable aid to identification. (Michigan Gardener 200606)
Detailed botanical descriptions and over 1000 photographs that are set against a neutral background to capture all their features. (American Herb Association 200604)
Well organized, it is an outstanding introduction to the field of mycology... many valuable tips for collectors. (Marilyn K. Alaimo Chicago Botanic Gardens Current Books on Gardening 20060526)
Phillip's pioneering in-studio photography lets you see each species of mushroom up close and personal... there is no better reference. (Maureen Gilmer Scripps Howard News Service 20051225)
[Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America] is quite simply unparalleled as a comprehensive guide to its subject. (Ken Smith London Free Press 20051029)
This is the perfect reference book. (Globe and Mail 200511)
The most comprehensive guide ever... the book is great. (David Hobson Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20051106)
Phillip's book is little short of incredible.... incomparable for identification... the book on the topic, bar none (Linda L. Richards January Magazine 2009)
1,000 extremely detailed color photographs. It is filled with lots of information to go with them. (Susan Banks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 20101114)
Thoroughly engaging and visually appealing... a useful and lovely addition to any nature library. (Jodi Delong Halifax Chronicle Herald )
Classic mycological book... more than 1,000(!) excellent color photos of North American fungi, plus concise descriptions. (HortIdeas )
Quite simply unparalleled as a comprehensive guide... clear, precise, and an unexcelled reference for anyone with an interest in [mushrooms]. (Traci Maier Natchez Democrat )
Amateur collectors, expert mycologists and armchair naturalists will welcome the reissue of this valuable reference. (I Can Garden.com )
A very useful guide to the fungi of North America. (Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report 144 )
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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The Best Mushroom Identifier,
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This review is from: Mushrooms of North America (Paperback)
I've hunted mushrooms for 30 years, and this is the best book I've seen for identifying the edibles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A huge volume of Fungi,
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This is not a field guide but a great photographic collection containing vast amounts of information describing every microscopic detail of each, then adding comments and comparissons.A must have book for cross refrencing with your field guide and other books. While some of the full page images are impressive many of the smaller are not, and none of them contain a scale or visual dimensional refrence. There are several multi subject images where it is difficult to determine which is the top. I would like to see the book seperated into three volumes. This would alow the size of the print to double and enlarge the images. Without a magnifine glass the Index is next to useless.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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how to pick shrooms and live to tell the tale,
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This review is from: Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America (Hardcover)
Very helpful, and I think accurate with photos for "everything" he describes. I loved the detailed descriptions, plus the quick check page. Picked "bags" of chanterelles this fall, and a few porcini (pine boletes). Feels like I had an expert at my side all this fall.
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