By Frank Spinelli. This is a photographic view of the mushroom in its natural environment. The specimens in the collection were photographed within three square miles of the author’s home in the Catskill Mountains. In addition to the images, the text identifies species and includes information on botany, history, edibility, and the naturalist’s experience. The central idea is to raise the reader’s awareness of the natural beauty and fascinating qualities of the mushroom and to dispel and illuminate certain myths and fallacies surrounding mushroom culture. 12.9 x 9.5 inches, 184 pages, softcover.