Jul 23, Masha rated it really liked it. I have not actually read through this hefty tome, but I have perused used it and deem it a favorable fact that I and fellow consumers of found fungi are still intact, and much the happier for our mushroom meal, many thanks to Arora.
Great photos, fun to read. He underestimates, in my opinion. But his is an American perspective. Dec 08, Luke rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Hippies, weird cooks.
A lot of good information but just because he says one or another mushroom tastes good doesn't mean he's right. Giant puffballs taste like funky, chemical marshmallows - they are not "eminently edible. If you're not interested in wild mushrooms, probably not for you. But who knows? Jan 17, Scott Cox rated it it was amazing Shelves: botany , nature , non-fiction. This is probably not a book you would sit down and read cover-to-cover. Arora's occasional humor, and cute pictures are worth the price of the book alone see plate , "too many mushrooms - overindulgence" This is probably not a book you would sit down and read cover-to-cover.
Arora's occasional humor, and cute pictures are worth the price of the book alone see plate , "too many mushrooms - overindulgence" Jul 08, Dave rated it really liked it. Incredible resource.
After almost pages I'm still more than a bit mystified, but I've started bringing fungi home and trying to work through identifications. I'm sure years of mycological fun await! Oct 14, Ahme rated it really liked it. This book is super great for learning but it's also fun to read.
He thanked his wife saying " Oct 19, Chris Keefe rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Anyone interested in mushroom hunting. Shelves: resources. The best of the best. Detailed, comprehensive, easy to use, and hilarious. I would never have expected as much from a field guide. May 07, Steph Myers rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction , mushrooms , nature. This book is nothing short of essential if you are interested in mushrooms.
Definitely do not go mushroom hunting without it. It has lengthy, detailed information on nearly every mushroom and certainly every species. I have an old copy from the library that has seen better days, so there may be a newer version. Regardless, I am buying a copy. Arora is very open with his knowledge of where to look and what to look for. For morels, I would not have thought to look near alder, but he mentioned that This book is nothing short of essential if you are interested in mushrooms.
For morels, I would not have thought to look near alder, but he mentioned that he has had luck in areas with alder. It's little things like that you will find throughout the book, which is probably why is so big.
Jun 01, ? The most comprehensive book on mushrooms I've come across. Naturally, if you're out looking for the many psilocin containing mushrooms you might want a pocket book or to print out pictures with details on your own before going out to look for them - this holds especially true if you're out picking mushrooms in the Amanita family.
Sep 29, Thomas rated it it was amazing Shelves: , outdoors , reference , food , foraging. No, I didn't read all pages of this.
But enough of it to call it read - I still feel mystified by mushrooms, but this helped identify many of the local ones in Saskatchewan that we run across when we drive North. The book is fun, informative, and full of great tidbits from Arora, who embodies a love of foraging and the outdoors. Sep 18, Phil Blum rated it it was amazing. A towering accomplishment! I would not consider eating a wild mushroom without first positively identifying it with Arora's remarkable identification guide.
Non-fiction at it's finest. Highly recommended! If Arora ever decides to publish a 3rd edition, I will buy it in a heartbeat!!! Nov 16, Mila rated it it was amazing. Arora makes this enormous reference book an enjoyable read. Feb 08, Tomek rated it really liked it. Wonderful descriptions and a lot of fun, only marred by the lack of color photos. Essential, but pair it with a color field guide.
Oct 06, Lola Laurence rated it it was amazing. Dec 06, M rated it it was amazing. This is an excellent, excellent book for mushroomers of all levels of experience, but most of all for beginning hunters. For one thing, Arora's writing style is immediately winning and thoroughly engaging, and this style is fully borne out among the included images. It reinforces the fun of mushroom hunting and also gives a glimpse into that fascinating subculture.
Secondly, and more importantly, Arora's book does what other guides may not, which is that he immediately teaches the best mushroom-g This is an excellent, excellent book for mushroomers of all levels of experience, but most of all for beginning hunters. Secondly, and more importantly, Arora's book does what other guides may not, which is that he immediately teaches the best mushroom-gathering and identification habits by structuring the volume so that you have no choice but to do as you should!
Books explicitly geared toward field identification, especially those with high-quality color plates, see The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms have the tendency to allow the reader to rush through to the most similar-looking picture as a basis for identification, which can lead to very erroneous and potentially dangerous results.
By structuring his book the way he does, Arora forces the reader to orient her identification by starting with spore prints, which requires that the mushroom s be picked, taken home, and properly examined. Following the spore print, readers must use the dichotomous keys to learn to get a sense of important details. The book teaches us how to examine closely and productively.
As a first mushrooming book, I'd recommend this as a prerequisite to perhaps more appealing easy-lookup guides like the field guide mentioned above. It's unwieldy in the field, but excellent for those who want to take things home and eat them. Jan 10, Shane Simmons rated it it was amazing Shelves: field-guides , reference.
One of the best references for North American mushrooms available. It is considered by many to be the "Bible" of mushroom field guides. Arora is a good author, and there's plenty of humor here and there, in this book. He makes an otherwise tedious affair interesting. This isn't for casual reading however; it's about 2" thick and has entries on over species of fungi.
My only real complaint is that most of the photos are in black and white. A full color, updated edition of this book is something One of the best references for North American mushrooms available. A full color, updated edition of this book is something I would like to see. Feb 03, Jayme rated it it was amazing Shelves: reference. Everything you ever wanted to know about mushrooms and then some.
This is a doorstop of a mushroom guide for anyone interested in learning about hunting and identifying. Photos are black and white, with a section of colour plates in the middle of the book. Gives very detailed information about habitat, edibility, spore prints, fruiting bodies, etc.
There are also several scientific keys included in the book to help you identify each mushroom species properly. Oct 21, Ingrid rated it really liked it Shelves: reference , botany. Highly comprehensive reference text for all fungivores. Well outlined and information is easy to find. However, not the most portable volume--I suggest "All the Rain Brings and More," its pocket-sized field guide companion. May 13, Matt Asher rated it really liked it. Clearly a classic and the bible of mushroom identification, though expect a big learning curve when it comes to working through the "choose your own adventure" style method of identifying your bounty.
Dec 07, Sarah Thompson rated it really liked it. Dec 27, Jonathan rated it it was amazing Shelves: mushrooms-fungi. This is my most used reference book ever I got it in college for a class called Mushrooms, history and culture in and it has seen much use since.
Jan 02, Barnacle rated it really liked it. May 14, Christopher Hutson rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: intrepid mycophagists. Shelves: mushrooms , science. Software Images icon An illustration of two photographs. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses.
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To the person above me, you can borrow for up to 14 days. Little tab on blue button that gives you option. I hope this helps. Reviewer: PCH - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 27, Subject: High quality scan Very high quality scan by the author.
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