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An Anthology of Fungi

A Collection of Mushrooms, Toadstools and Other Fungi

Illustrated by Daniel Long, Angela Rizza
Hardcover
6.88"W x 8.81"H x 0.68"D   | 18 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 2024 | 128 Pages | 9780593846131
Age 7-9 years

Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about common woodland mushrooms and rare fungal finds with this beautiful book.

Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different mushrooms, An Anthology of Fungi covers toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more.

Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s celebrated Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.
Daniel Long (Illustrator)
Daniel Long is an illustrator based in Norfolk, United Kingdom, and has been working there since graduating from university in 2014. His work is heavily influenced by the natural world, whether it's the dinosaurs of the Jurassic period, spider monkeys and jaguars of the Amazon rainforest, or the kingfishers and otters of his local Norfolk Broads. When not illustrating, Daniel can be found procrastinating by playing guitar or exploring the Norfolk coastline with his dog, Hendrix.

Angela Rizza (Illustrator)
Angela Rizza is inspired greatly by the wildlife around her home and her favourite childhood stories. Her earliest art lessons were from her grandparents John and Martha Leone, who were professional artists. She is a graduate of New York's famed Fashion Institute of Technology, where she focused on illustration. When working on children's books, she creates illustrations that appeal to the inner child, using remarkable detail and colour to instantly capture the viewer's attention.
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About

Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about common woodland mushrooms and rare fungal finds with this beautiful book.

Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different mushrooms, An Anthology of Fungi covers toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more.

Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s celebrated Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.

Creators

Daniel Long (Illustrator)
Daniel Long is an illustrator based in Norfolk, United Kingdom, and has been working there since graduating from university in 2014. His work is heavily influenced by the natural world, whether it's the dinosaurs of the Jurassic period, spider monkeys and jaguars of the Amazon rainforest, or the kingfishers and otters of his local Norfolk Broads. When not illustrating, Daniel can be found procrastinating by playing guitar or exploring the Norfolk coastline with his dog, Hendrix.

Angela Rizza (Illustrator)
Angela Rizza is inspired greatly by the wildlife around her home and her favourite childhood stories. Her earliest art lessons were from her grandparents John and Martha Leone, who were professional artists. She is a graduate of New York's famed Fashion Institute of Technology, where she focused on illustration. When working on children's books, she creates illustrations that appeal to the inner child, using remarkable detail and colour to instantly capture the viewer's attention.

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