"This is the be-all and end-all of mushroom books! Truly an encyclopedia of mushroom facts and lore, lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, literally everything you need to know about mushrooms, edible or not." (Amazon)

An engaging and informative introduction to wild mushrooms and mushroom hunting. This is an ideal field guide for the novice with no prior knowledge of mushrooms or mushroom terminology. Experienced mushroom hunters will also welcome it as a pocket-sized adjunct to Arora's acclaimed comprehensive North American guide, MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED. 

With more than 700 mushrooms detailed with color photographs and descriptive text, this is the most comprehensive photographic field guide to the mushrooms of North America.

"The ability to correctly identify mushrooms is, in many ways, an art in itself. With this profusely illustrated, helpful guide providing assistance, it should be possible to acquire a good deal of the skill necessary to differentiate between a delectable parasol mushroom and a species with a similar appearance, the green-gilled parasol, which is highly toxic if ingested. Bright, bold photographs and concise text together describe important features and enhance an extended graph provided for use as an identification key." (Booklist)

A culinary and historical paean to the venerable Cantharellus cibarius, this book traces the fragrant fungus through some 5,000 years of history to its current popularity in farmers markets and gourmet restaurants around the country. Eloquent scientific and literary tributes from Scandinavia, Germany, and Italy, full-color illustrations, and a wealth of fascinating biological, ecological, and geographical facts work together to create a picture of a truly unusual treat.