Description: "Get to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings. Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. The Wonder of Mushrooms is where science meets poetry, where ancient wisdom converges with modern discovery. Maya Jewell Zeller and Jenny deFouw Geuder guide you into the hidden world beneath our feet. With a blend of scientific insight and artistic appreciation, the authors portray the crucial role of mushrooms in our ecosystem and celebrate their profound cultural significance"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes:
"Beautiful, beguiling book... The Wonder of Mushrooms is an informative, charming introduction to the kingdom of fungi."
--Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews"This delightful marriage of fungal poetry and fungal watercolors is the perfect gift for the beginning mycophile, be that individual a child, an adult, or even an elder. May the fungi be with you, it eagerly declares, and if you purchase the book, they will indeed be with you!"
--Lawrence Millman, author of Fungipedia"The Wonder of Mushrooms shows us the world of mushrooms through a poet's eyes and with the magic of a painter's strokes. Each line in this book contains astonishing science and lyrical beauty.... This book is the kind of delight you might find at the center of a fairy ring."
--Kathryn Nuernberger, author of HELD: Essays in Belonging"This marvelous new book guides us through the enchanted territory that literature and mycology share. Zeller's precise yet poetic language emphasizes the otherworldliness of the fungal kingdom; lovely watercolor illustrations by Jenny deFouw Geuder likewise balance the scientific with the mystical. I recommend The Wonder of Mushrooms to readers of all ages--as long as they're willing to be carried away."
--Lesley Wheeler, author of Mycocosmic