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Mushroom hunter Dusty shows off her catch; a cluster of Boletes (Boletus edulis) (Photo by Paul Stamets)

Mushrooms Demystified By David Arora. A comprehensive and delightfully written book by an author whose preoccupation with fungi borders on the extreme, this field guide is perhaps the most useful on the market. More than 2000 species are covered in 1020 pages, with 800 photographs. Softcover. Highly recommended. BIMD $39.95

All That The Rain Promises And More By David Arora. Depicting 200 mushroom species of Western North America, this is an ideal field guide for the novice with no prior knowledge of mushrooms. Written by the author of Mushrooms Demystified, David Arora has succeeded in communicating the joy of mushrooming in this handy, 256 page book. Softcover. BIARP $17.95

Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: A Guide to Identification By Paul Stamets. The most comprehensive field guide to the psilocybin-active species ever published, this field guide illustrates a wide range of species spanning the world. With excellent color photographs, nearly 100 species are fully described, including close relatives and poisonous look-alikes. A book without comparison, this field guide stands alone in its scope and describes many new species not seen in any previous works. Far more than just a field guide, this book will prove useful to mycologists, scholars, physicians, and the passionately curious. 6 x 9 inches, 243 pages. Softcover. BIPMW $32.50

The Audubon Field Guide to North American Mushrooms By Gary Lincoff. Distinguished by its superior photographs (762 of them), this classic field guide covers 703 North American species in its 928 pages. Covering many species not covered in Mushrooms Demystified, these two books, in combination, are excellent companions for any mushroom hunter. Softcover. Highly recommended. BIASFG $18.95

A Field Guide to Western Mushrooms By Alexander Smith. Specific to western North America, this field guide concentrates on the species common to this region. Particular emphasis is placed on edible and poisonous species. Clothbound. 203 color plates in 288 pages. Highly recommended. BIFGW $24.95

The Mushroom Hunter's Field Guide By the late Dr. Alexander Smith and Nancy Smith Weber. This is a handy field guide for identification of most of the truly fine edible and the most dangerous wild mushrooms throughout the United States and Canada, though coverage is best for the Northeast, Great Lakes region, Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest. Beginners as well as experts will be able to identify mushrooms in a matter of minutes. All of the mushrooms included are illustrated in beautiful color, adding visual enjoyment to the textual materials. The descriptions are tinged with wit and wisdom, making the use of this guide an enjoyable and rewarding experience. 324 pages, hardcover, with 290 color photographs. BIMHFG $24.95  temporarily backordered: will ship on or before November 30

Easy Mushroom Identification Charts Catherine Scates is renowned as an educator and photographer. She has created two ingeniously designed overviews that demystify the terms used by mycologists by illustrating the essential features that distinguish mushroom genera. In these two guides, amateurs can quickly understand and match the most important features essential for identifying mushrooms. Combined with a good field guide, the path to accurate mushroom identification is made far easier. The Easy Guide to Mushroom Descriptions includes excellent drawings depicting the most important cap shapes, surface features, gill attachments, stem characteristics and veils common to the gilled mushrooms (One 8.5 x 14 inch page). The Easy Key to Common Gilled Mushrooms covers the major genera as defined by macroscopic features. With this key, the beginner can quickly narrow the mushrooms in question to the most likely genus. (One 8.5 x 14 inch page) BICHART $5.95

NEW! The North American Guide to Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms By Nancy J. Turner and Patrick von Aderkas. This is a comprehensive, easy-to-use handbook. The book is split into four main categories: mushrooms, wild plants, ornamental and crop plants, and houseplants. Each plant entry includes a clear photograph to aid the task of identification, a description of the plant, notes on where they commonly occur, and a description of their toxic properties. Plants are listed by common name to assist the non-specialist. 376 pages, hardcover, with 258 color photographs. BICPPM $29.95

Fascinating Fungi of the North Woods By Cora Mollen and Larry Weber, illustrated by Rick Kollath and Bonnie Wenborg. This is the first guide exclusively for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. All 118 species in this book are represented in beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations. Next to each species is a spore-color icon to aid in identification and phenograms showing the season you can expect to see them. Please note: focusing exclusively in identification and with some attendant natural history, this guide does not offer information on selecting edible species 120 pages, softcover. BIFFNW $14.95

North American Boletes By Alan E. Bessette, William C. Roody and Arleen R. Bessette. This comprehensive guide describes more than 300 species of these highly prized fungi. It abounds with extensive descriptions, easy-to-follow keys and over 450 color photographs, and includes information on collecting, cooking and preserving Boletes. 396 pages, hardcover. BINAB $95.00

Mushrooms of Northeastern North America By Allen Bessette, Arlene Bessette and David Fischer. This volume covers 1500 species found from eastern Canada south into North Carolina and west into Manitoba, the Dakotas, Nebraska and Kansas. Includes microscopic features, information on fungal anatomy, collection and preservation techniques. With easy-to-follow keys, color photographs and 650 illustrations, this is a valuable guide for beginners and experts alike. Softcover. 582 pages. BINENA $44.95

Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States By Alan E. Bessette, William C. Roody, Arleen R. Bessette and Dail L. Dunaway. This book is a comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the southeastern United States. Although it will stand on its own, it is intended to complement and serve as a companion to Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Together these volumes form a foundation and reference for identifying mushrooms found in eastern North America from Canada to the subtropics of Florida and Texas. Featuring more than 450 species, this volume includes detailed descriptions and rich color photographs. It emphasizes identification based primarily on macroscopic field characters for easier use by a general audience. 373 pages, hardcover. BISUS $95.00

NEW! Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois & Surrounding States By Joe McFarland and Gregory M. Mueller. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 300 gorgeous full-color photos, this engaging guidebook carefully describes forty different edible species of wild mushrooms found around Illinois and surrounding states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. With conversational and witty prose, the book provides extensive detail on each edible species, including photographs of potential look-alikes to help you safely identify and avoid poisonous species. It also offers practical advice on preparing, storing, drying, and cooking with wild mushrooms, presenting more than two dozen tantalizing mushroom recipes from some of the best restaurants and chefs in Illinois. 232 pages, softcover, with 292 color photographs. BIEWMI $24.95

Mushrooms and Other Fungi of the Midcontinental United States By D.M. Huffman, L.H. Tiffany, G. Knaphus, R.A. Healy. Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this valuable identification guide provides all the information necessary to identify mushrooms in the field in the midcontinental region of Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: the tall grass prairies and the western parts of the eastern deciduous forests. 248 species are described in total. 384 pages, softcover, with 21 drawings and 300 color illustrations. BIMFMUS $39.95

Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic By Bill Russell. Suited to both the novice and the experienced mushroom hunter, this book helps the reader identify mushrooms with the use of illustrations, descriptions, and environmental observations. Russell's fifty years of experience in hunting, studying, and teaching about wild mushrooms have been carefully distilled into this easy-to-use and well-designed guide. The book is divided into the four seasons, each with its unique mushroom offerings. Each mushroom section includes a detailed description, information about the mushroom's biology, tips on where the mushroom is most likely to be found, and a short "nutshell" description for quick reference. The book also includes color photographs of each of the mushrooms described. 236 pages, softcover. BIWMP $22.95

NEW! Milk Mushrooms of North America By Alan E. Bessette, David B. Harris and Arleen R. Bessette. This is a comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the genus Lactarius of North America. This volume includes detailed descriptions of over 150 species and varieties, with more than 250 rich color photographs. The number of species described and illustrated in color, some for the very first time, is substantially more than has previously appeared in any other single work devoted to the milk mushrooms of North America. With accurate, detailed, and easy-to-follow descriptions, Milk Mushrooms of North America is ideally suited for both amateur mushroom enthusiasts and professional mycologists. In addition to the descriptions and illustrations, it includes sections devoted to the features and process of identification, the ecology and edibility of members of the genus Lactarius. Additional sections for related species and hyperparasites of the genus are included in this field guide. 256 pages, clothbound. BIMMNA $109.00

Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America: a Field to Kitchen Guide By David W. Fischer and Alan E. Bessette. Written with amateur mushroom hunters especially in mind, this field guide presents more than 100 species of the most delicious mushrooms, along with detailed information on how to find, gather, store, and prepare them for the table. More than 70 savory recipes, ranging from soups and salads to casseroles, canapes, quiches, and even a dessert, are included. Throughout, the authors constantly emphasize the need for correct identification of species for safe eating. Each species is described in detailed, nontechnical language, accompanied by a list of key identifying characteristics that reliably rule out all but the target species. Superb color photographs also aid in identification. Poisonous "look-alikes" are described and illustrated, and the authors also assess the risks of allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to edible species and the possibilities of chemical or bacterial contamination. 256 pages, softcover, with 177 color photographs. BIEWM $37.49

100 Edible Mushrooms By Michael Kuo. With a dash of humor and a dollop of science, Michael Kuo selects the top 100 mushrooms best suited for cooking. Written in the author's inimitable, engaging, and appealing style, taking the reader on the hunt through forest and kitchen in search of mycological pleasures and culinary delights. Kuo describes in detail how to identify each species, where and when to find them, and how to cook them in creative and delicious recipes. All of the mushrooms have at least one full-color illustration and some several more to aid in identifying and distinguishing look-alike and non-edible species. An indispensable book for mushroom hunters, naturalists, and cooks. 344 pages, softcover. BI100EM $24.95

Macrofungi Associated With Oaks of Eastern North America By Denise Binion, Dr. Steve Stephenson, William Roody, Dr. Harold H. Burdsall, Jr., Dr. Orson K. Miller, Jr., & Dr. Larissa Vasilyeva. This unique book is the first major publication devoted exclusively to the macrofungi that occur in association with oak trees in the forests of eastern North America. The macrofungi covered in this volume include many of the more common examples of the three groups (mycorrhizal fungi, decomposers, and pathogens) that are ecologically important to the forest ecosystems in which oaks occur. More than 200 species of macrofungi are described and illustrated, and information is given on edibility, medicinal properties, and other novel uses. This publication reflects the combined expertise of six mycologists on the macrofungi one is likely to encounter in an oak forest. 468 pages, softcover. BIMAWO $44.95

Lichens of North America By Irwin M. Brodo, Sylvia Duran Sharnoff, and Stephen Sharnoff. This authoritative, award-winning guidebook offers a unique look into the world of this often-overlooked life form, a symbiotic association between algae and fungi. The book focuses on 805 foliose, fruticose, and crustose lichens (the latter rarely included in popular guidebooks) and presents information on another 700 species in the keys or notes; special attention is given to species endemic to North America, presenting superb color photographs, descriptions, distribution maps, and keys for identifying the most common, conspicuous, or ecologically significant species. A comprehensive introduction discusses the biology, structure, uses, and ecological significance of lichens. Hardcover, 828 pages, 9.5 x 11", with over 800 black-and-white and over 900 color photos and illustrations. BILNA $84.95

North American Mushrooms By Orson K. Miller and Hope Miller. This comprehensive book offers tips on how, where, and when to collect wild mushrooms; suggestions for culinary uses; a section on mushroom toxins; and pictorial keys and glossaries to aid the user in precise identification. Includes more than 600 brilliant color photographs, detailed line drawings, informative and illuminating descriptions, and critical identification keys. 592 pages, softcover. BINAM $25.95

Field Guide to North American Truffles: Hunting, Identifying, and Enjoying the World's Most Prized Fungi By Matt Trappe, Frank Evens and James Trappe. Finally, a field guide dedicated to truffle and truffle-like species common to North America. This book is published by the North American Truffling Society and is a must for anyone interested in these mysterious subterranean fungi. It contains many wonderful photographs of fruitbodies, their associated spores and species descriptions. The species presented are the result of 25 years of collecting, photographing and identifying truffles by a large group of mycorrhizal experts. 136 pages, softcover, full color throughout. BINAT $16.95

Mushrooms By James Kavanagh. Waterford Pocket Naturalist™ guides provide a simplified synopsis to many fields of study. They serve as a "first step on the learning ladder" for novices and are a natural precursor to more complex guides that provide comprehensive scientific information. This lightweight, waterproof quick reference guide provides information on over 75 species of edible and poisonous fungi found in North America, including full-color illustrations. Ideal for the beginner. One double-sided page, 4 x 8" folded, 8 x 22" open. BIPNG $5.95

Smithsonian Handbook of Mushrooms By Thomas Lœssøe and Gary Lincoff. A concise guide to mushroom identification, with well-organized descriptions and at-a-glance facts for over 500 mushrooms. Packed with over 2,300 full-color photographs and illustrations. Written and researched by renowned mycologists, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the mushrooms' chief characteristics and distinguishing features. This book is an indispensable pocket guide to identifying mushrooms worldwide. 304 pages. Softcover. BISHM $19.95

Morels By Michael Kuo. Michael Kuo brings years of morel-hunting experience to this book, providing thorough information in an engaging, readable style to seasoned morel hunters and beginners alike. Includes extensive information on the art of hunting morels, and on current scientific knowledge regarding these delectable delicacies. In addition, Kuo compiles easy-to-understand information on the latest scientific research into morels, from studies into how they grow to DNA-based classification of species. 216 pages, softcover, with 200 color photographs. BIM/MK $27.95

Edible & Poisonous Mushrooms of the World By Ian Hall, Stephen Stephenson, Peter Buchanan, Wang Yun and Anthony Cole. This book offers more than just expert advice on how to distinguish edible fungi from poisonous; it also provides information on cultivation, ethnobotanical uses and the role of fungi in nature. Over 250 color photographs accompany the text. 372 pages, hardcover. BIEPM $39.95

Los Hongos De El Edén By Dr. Gastón Guzmán. Written entirely in Spanish, this book examines the fungal species inhabiting the El Edén Ecological Reserve, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, at the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Over 200 species of tropical fungi are described, including taxonomy, morphology, structures and fungal biology. 316 pages, hardcover. BIHEE $39.95

Mushrooms of Hawai'i By Don E. Hemmes and Dennis Desjardin. This is an indispensable tool for mycophiles who find themselves in the Hawaiian Islands. Over 230 mushroom species are detailed, with nearly 400 full-color photographs, identification keys, guides to prime mushroom-hunting areas in the islands, and delicious recipes. 212 pages, softcover. BIMOH $39.95

Mushrooms of Colorado By Vera Stucky Evenson. Curator of the Denver Botanic Gardens' Herbarium of Fungi, Vera Stucky Evenson's passion for mushrooms shines through in this in-depth guide to the mushrooms of Colorado. More than 170 species are described, with beautiful color photographs, mushroom identification keys and diagrams, basic information on mushroom structure, life cycles and habitats, and more. 208 pages, softcover. BIMCO $25.00

Mushrooms of Cape Cod and The National Seashore By Arleen and Alan Bessette, and William J. Neill. Written in easy-to-follow, nontechnical language, this book is a comprehensive guide to the fungi of the region. More than 250 species are described, with over 150 color photographs. Considerable attention is devoted to the ecosystems of the Cape Cod area and the role that fungi play in helping to preserve them. 174 pages, Softcover. BIMCC $26.95

Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada By George Barron. This is an excellent field guide for identifying mushrooms of the Northeast, from Iowa to the East Coast of the United States, North into Canada through Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. 609 species are described with easy-to-use diagnostic keys, diagrams and 875 high-quality color photographs. 336 pages, softcover. BIMOEC $19.95

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms By Giovanni Pacioni, edited by Gary Lincoff. Originally published in Italy in 1980, this revised edition numbers 511 pages with 400 color photographs & species. (Note: 40 species in this book are not known to exist in North America). This book is recommended for the ardent collector of field guides and is not, by itself, as useful when compared to other books listed here. Softcover. BISSGM $17.95

NEW! Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest By Steve Trudell and Joe Ammirati. This compact, beautifully illustrated guide offers descriptions and photographs of 460 of the Pacific Northwest region's most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms. The geographic range covered by the book includes Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and westernmost Montana, with an emphasis on the heart of mushroom country: the low- to mid-elevation forest habitats of western Oregon and Washington. In addition to profiles on individual species, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi; information on where to find mushrooms and guidelines on collecting them; an overview of fungus ecology; and a discussion on mushroom poisoning and how to avoid it. 352 pages, softcover, with 530 color photographs. BIMPNW $27.95

Common Mushrooms of the Northwest By J Duane Sept. This easy-to-use handbook identifies many of the species found in the Northwest. Using crisp, colorful images, Duane Sept illustrates more than 120 species of edible, poisonous and other interesting mushrooms. In addition to mushroom identification and description, there are also sections on the preparation and storage of edible mushrooms as well as mushroom ecology. 96 pages, softcover. BICMNW $14.95

Mushrooms to Genus I: Macroscopic Features By Dr. David Largent and Dr. Daniel Stuntz. A superb book for describing and defining the macroscopic features important in mushroom taxonomy, this is one in a series of books by Mad River Press we highly recommend. 166 pages, softcover. Black & white illustrations. BIMG1 $18.95

Mushrooms to Genus II: Field Identification of Genera By Dr. David Largent and Dr. Harry Thiers. An extremely useful handbook for the identification of over 40 different genera of mushrooms. 32 pages. Softcover. BIMG2 $10.49

Mushrooms to Genus III: Microscopic Features By Drs. David Largent, David Johnson, and Roy Watling. In our opinion, this books accomplishes a lot. In its 148 pages, the authors have pooled their knowledge to systematically describe and illustrate the microscopic features that are the basis of modern mushroom taxonomy. Softcover. BIMG3 $20.95

Mushrooms to Genus IV and V are out of print.

Mushrooms to Genus VI: Modern Genera By Dr. David Largent and Dr. Timothy Baroni. A definitive treatise, numbering 280 pages, this book is significant for its careful attention to the features defining the modern concept of genus. Including a unique approach of viewing taxonomy from the perspective of habitat, this book has extensive taxonomic keys and microscopic descriptions. Highly recommended. Softcover. BIMG6 $29.95

Mushroom Foraying as a Family Sport Over the years, I have often heard old folks recall fond memories of hunting mushrooms with their parents. Toddlers, teens and seniors can venture on mushroom hunts. All can share that 'eureka!' surprise of discovering a mushroom hiding under a log, behind a bush, or at their feet. Searching forests for fungal treasures is one of my all-time favorite activities. Not only are there deliciously edible species, but also their forms and colors exhibit Nature's best expressions of grace and elegance. Local mycological clubs are mushrooming across the Americas (see www.namyco.org), Asia and Europe. Join a myco-community and learn from local experts. Mushroom hunting is good exercise, too. Besides getting the family outdoors, it answers a primal yearning for adventure, challenges one's sense of direction, and tunes your attention to Nature. And it's just weird enough to be cool for all ages! —Paul Stamets