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Mushroom Picker's Foolproof Field Guide: The expert guide to identifying, picking and using wild mushrooms Paperback – October 16, 2010

by Peter Jordan (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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This handy volume begins with a short introduction explaining everything a mushroom picker needs to know, followed by a fully-illustrated A?Z guide in which the author describes the identifying features and habitats of edible and inedible mushrooms.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Southwater
  4. Publication date
    October 16, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    9.17 x 0.4 x 11.81 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1844769259
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1844769254
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Southwater; Illustrated edition (October 16, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844769259
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844769254
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.17 x 0.4 x 11.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
70 global ratings

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Customers find the pictures and descriptions in the book very good. They also describe the writing quality as well-written, superb, and informative. Readers say the book is excellent for getting started hunting and perfect for beginners. They mention it's a nice, fun read.

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6 customers mention "Picture quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the pictures in the book very good. They also say the descriptions are good.

"Nice clear pictures, easy to make a clear decision." Read more

"Well written, good pictures. An excellent book to get started hunting mushrooms with." Read more

"...Overall, it's a nice book. The pictures are quite nice and the descriptions are good...." Read more

"...What I did like was very good pictures!! Also just about every mushroom they showed was edible...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and superbly done. They also mention it's a nice book in a classier and informative format.

"...This book however is very well written and I really enjoyed it...." Read more

"Well written, good pictures. An excellent book to get started hunting mushrooms with." Read more

"...This one is quite similar, but in a much classier and informative format.Anna Marie Fritz -[...]" Read more

"Nice book..." Read more

3 customers mention "Book content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book excellent and perfect for beginners. They also say it has good pictures.

"Well written, good pictures. An excellent book to get started hunting mushrooms with." Read more

"This book is perfect for the beginner shroom hunter. I carry this in my backpack when hiking and am to easily identify any mushroom I encounter." Read more

"Great Book for Getting Started..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book nice and fun to read.

"...Its very human friendly and a fun read." Read more

"...Overall, it's a nice book. The pictures are quite nice and the descriptions are good...." Read more

"Lots of great information. Love the book." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

POTU David, Author
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Getting Started
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2010
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I'm new to mushroom hunting. I'd recommend anyone looking to do that hook up with their local Mycology Group. This book however is very well written and I really enjoyed it. It is a combination of edible field guide and inspiring and helpful information written in a way that inspires enthusiasm and confidence.

Having said that - as I've discovered - once you step into this, you'll fall in love with it or you won't. You'll end up buying most of the primary books out there. There is no "1" book that does it all. Each has its strengths and weaknesses.

This book I would rate as one of the Top books to get especially if you are new. Its very human friendly and a fun read.
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Penny Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
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Nice clear pictures, easy to make a clear decision.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good pictures. An excellent book to get started hunting ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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Well written, good pictures. An excellent book to get started hunting mushrooms with.
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elaine courtney
4.0 out of 5 stars he seemed happy with it
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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It was a gift for a friend, he seemed happy with it.
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kingsrow1975
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent book, but not without flaws
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2010
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I recently purchased this book to add to my mushroom hunting library. Overall, it's a nice book. The pictures are quite nice and the descriptions are good. I do like how the author includes recommended storage methods for each species.

There are only two flaws that stick out to me, one minor and one major. The minor flaw to me is that since the author is apparently from the United Kingdom, some of the mushroom names are listed with that influence. The major flaw I found in my quick perusal happens on page 58 of the book. Within the description for the Velvet Foot (Flammulina velutipes) a caption for a picture of said mushroom states that this mushroom is "difficult to confuse with anything else because of the unusual season of growth..." during the late fall and winter. This bit of advice can get a person killed, because the Deadly Galerina (Galerina autumnalis) is known to fruit on the same wood and sometimes within a cluster of the Velvet Foot. It also has a very similar general look as well.

Overall, I liked the book, but such an error which has a fatal potential is unacceptable.
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PRiM3CuSToM3R
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for beginner shroom hunters
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2011
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This book is perfect for the beginner shroom hunter. I carry this in my backpack when hiking and am to easily identify any mushroom I encounter.
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Anna Marie Fritz
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly done!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2010
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I also have Peter Jordan's first book on mushrooms. This one is quite similar, but in a much classier and informative format.
Anna Marie Fritz -[...]
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K. Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
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Lots of great information. Love the book.
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CASB
5.0 out of 5 stars and it lists a good amount. It also explains what the mushroom is ...
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2017
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This book is very helpful. It teaches you how to properly store, and identify each mushroom it lists, and it lists a good amount. It also explains what the mushroom is best used in for recipes. This book also teaches you how to spore print for identification, or as a hobby, and it has really lovely photographic images of mushrooms. I really love foraging in the wild. Mushrooms are really incredibly beautiful things. I would suggest this book to anyone who has an interest in mushrooms, mycology, or foraging in the wild.
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G-Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Great present idea!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2016
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Bought as a present for a family member who is into mushrooms right now. Have to say it was spot on - quality wide, the pictures are all glossy great resolution and very clear.

The descriptions inside are detailed but readable, and it's indexed nicely - a interesting read even if your only vaguely interested.

Most importantly it was very good at spelling out when NOT to eat something and what to look out for. Thoroughly recommend.
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RosieB
5.0 out of 5 stars Looking good...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2015
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Looks very informative, but shame it is too large to sensibly carry around. Looking forward to eating more 'free' food - I have a wood of approximately 1 acre so it is all mine!!
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Linda Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars book for my son
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2013
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i have not yet read the book, it is for my son for xmas
therefor i cannot give it a proper thumbs up
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shirley Noel
2.0 out of 5 stars I love mushrooms
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2022
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A book on mushrooms I find is not enough to be safe for picking wild mushrooms .
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