{"product_id":"the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-fungi-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fungi - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrok Zero\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most visually spectacular mycological reference ever created, a 350-page celebration of the hidden kingdom of fungi that blends rigorous science with wildly imaginative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the book and you'll find the first 10 chapters dedicated entirely to the biology of fungi: their astonishing life cycles, ecology, evolution, chemistry, and role as Earth's master recyclers. Then the adventure truly begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the next 70 chapters is devoted to a single featured fungus. Every entry opens with a crystal-clear scientific profile complete with real specimens, look-alikes, fun facts, and field identification tips, including breathtaking galleries of more than 1,300 original illustrations. These images leap from the page: faithful portraits of the actual fungus and then the showstoppers, whimsical, chapter-specific themed artworks inspired directly by the fungus itself. Watch a knight in armor forged from the armored plates of antrodia fungus, a sci-fi spore cruiser piloted by glowing Mycena, family-friendly horror scenes, fantasy realms where fairy-ring queens rule, old west cattle towns and dozens of other creative worlds limited only by the artist's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find 80 additional articles exploring everything from fungal folklore and culinary secrets to cutting-edge mycology research, medicinal breakthroughs, and conservation stories, all woven seamlessly throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a serious mycologist, a curious naturalist, an artist looking for inspiration, or simply someone who loves beautiful books, \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fungi\u003c\/em\u003e turns the quiet world beneath our feet into an unforgettable visual feast. Educational, enchanting, and utterly unique, this is the fungus book you'll never want to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888243523837,"sku":"9798256010454","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/KwnzzwCbbn9798256010454.webp?v=1784861913","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-fungi-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}