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The Magic of Mushrooms

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Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.

 

About the Book:

  • Author: Sandra Lawrence
  • 208pp. 200 colour illustrations. 210 x 150 mm.
  • Hardback, ISBN 9781787399068, Welbeck in association with RBG Kew, 2022.

  • At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers.

    Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.


    About the Author:

  • Sandra Lawrence: is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected on madamepassepartout.com.

  • Media and Reviews:

  • A beautifully illustrated, easy and entertaining read ... This is such a fun book about a fascinating topic.
    - Lia Leendertz, Gardens Illustrated

  • The Magic of Mushrooms should certainly make you look at fungi a little differently after reading it, and you’ll learn a lot about fungi and people. Nigel Chaffey, Botany One

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