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This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms

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This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms by Meg Madden delves into the fascinating world of fungi. It offers a mix of scientific insight and personal passion, showcasing the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of mushrooms. Ideal for enthusiasts, the book engages readers with its visual appeal and informative content, making it a captivating choice for both novices and seasoned mushroom admirers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the natural world and have a particular interest in the unique and diverse world of mushrooms. It's perfect for those who appreciate the science and beauty of fungi or who love exploring the outdoors and discovering hidden wonders of nature.

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This addition to RP's "This Is a Book for People Who Love..." series is a celebratory and informative overview of mushrooms in all their beauty, aimed at enthusiasts and amateur mycologists, from a mushroom expert and naturalist with an Instagram following of 30k.

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A celebratory compendium of nature's weirdest and most wonderful fungi, with gorgeously illustrated profiles of notable mushrooms and information on foraging, understanding, and appreciating these magnificent living things.

For amateur mycologists and experienced foragers alike, this delightful guide acts as a welcome to the wonderful world of mushrooms. From the most common and recognizable varieties frequently found in your supermarket aisle or backyard to the rarest, most fantastical offerings that look straight out of a fairytale illustration and everything in between, This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms is a carefully researched, whimsically illustrated primer on a subject that naturalists are discovering more about each year.

Accessible to enthusiasts of all levels, it is the perfect gift for the mushroom lover in your life.

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This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms by Meg Madden receives praise for its captivating photography and accessible content that appeals to both novices and enthusiasts. Reviewers appreciate its blend of scientific information with personal anecdotes, making it both informative and delightful to read. It's regarded as an ideal companion for mushroom foragers and anyone with a keen interest in the natural world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762481361

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 55 full-color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Meg Madden is an artist, photographer, naturalist, hiker, and mushroom lover from Vermont. She shares her striking photos of mushrooms, lichen, and other nature captures to a following of 30,000 on Instagram at @megmaddendesign.

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