The Pocket Guide to Mushrooms

Rating:
Summary: Worth the price, but has its flaws
Review: Here we go. I am a naturalist who is trying to increase my fungi knowledge. I found this book for $5 at a national book selling chain, and grabbed it up quick. The book itself is worth the $20 Amazon asking price, but it has a serious drawback that I find most depressing. There is basically NO information on distribution, and since the book covers the mushrooms of the northern hemisphere, that is definately something that should have at least been attempted to include. I know that numerous mushrooms are found all over, but come on, give me some type of clue as to where it is actually found!! Now, for the higher points, excellent photos of each species, good habitat descriptions, the author points out species that may be confused, and details on each species edibility. The lack of distribution for an otherwise excellent field guide will only allow me to give 3 stars. Mrs. Polese, if you took the time to write such a good field guide, why didn't you make it GREAT by including the distributions?

Rating:
Summary: Worth the price, but has its flaws
Review: Here we go. I am a naturalist who is trying to increase my fungi knowledge. I found this book for $5 at a national book selling chain, and grabbed it up quick. The book itself is worth the $20 Amazon asking price, but it has a serious drawback that I find most depressing. There is basically NO information on distribution, and since the book covers the mushrooms of the northern hemisphere, that is definately something that should have at least been attempted to include. I know that numerous mushrooms are found all over, but come on, give me some type of clue as to where it is actually found!! Now, for the higher points, excellent photos of each species, good habitat descriptions, the author points out species that may be confused, and details on each species edibility. The lack of distribution for an otherwise excellent field guide will only allow me to give 3 stars. Mrs. Polese, if you took the time to write such a good field guide, why didn't you make it GREAT by including the distributions?