Dr. Fun Guy's Passport to Kingdom Fungi is a scientifically correct and layman accessible guide to fungi by Dr. Gordon Walker. Due out 22nd April 2025 from Penguin Random House on their Ten Speed Press imprint, it's 256 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
The layout is logical and easy to follow. Beginning by defining the
characteristics of fungi (not just mushrooms!) the author carefully
builds up to larger interconnections and the roles fungi and fungal
systems carry out in their respective ecosystems. It's surprisingly
easy to follow, and felt at times like an
engaging narrative as the very best nature/science writing does. It's not rigorously annotated, but the author has included a glossary, an abbreviated bibliography/resources, and many QR code links for online content. There is also a charming amount of poetic whimsy and
philosophy encapsulated in the author's prose. It's a pleasant mix. The photography and illustrations are clear and well rendered throughout the book.
Educational and edifying without being stodgy or tedious, readers will likely learn a
lot and come away from the book with a much deeper appreciation of the
finely tuned and wondrously interconnected web of life encompassing all
of us. Absolutely recommended for fans of science/nature
writing, and especially to fans of Stephen Jay Gould and similar.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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