This book is so beautifully illustrated and it's even more impressive when you realize these were created in Italy, Germany, France and Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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I liked the illustrations and the all details about the mushrooms in this beautiful book, really it was fantastic.The difference in art style was very interesting compared to the earlier drawn mushrooms found in Europe. The fungus fruits under hardwoods and conifers during a short period in the spring and is also associated with old orchards and woods.

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So perhaps the book does achieve one of its goals of inspiring more interest in mycology through this way. Thank you to the author, publisher, designers, and NetGalley for the chance to provide some honest feedback for this publication. I really appreciate the multi-cultural aspect, it’s so interesting to see different art styles between countries. His brother Ferdinand traveled with botanists and explorers to map and record the natural flora and fauna of Greece and Australia. You will find almost nothing but exquisitely drawn (some coloured) and highly detailed illustrations of the plant with brief captions.I do agree that this would be a great book for any artist who wants to try their hand at botanical drawings. It is pleasant to look and taste the beauty of these mushrooms, also useful for your own drawing and painting. I appreciated the information before each section, but I'd have liked more description about each mushroom.