Everything is here, from insight into the extraordinary role of fungi in history and folklore to the vivid evocation of the thrill of the mushroom hunt, from an exploration of the wonderful growth of mushrooms to their magical properties. There are identification guides to the edible species featured, and colour photographs to aid identification. The title also contains 70 recipes. Some feature familiar varieties such as roasted vegetables with ceps and chargrilled field mushrooms with avocado salad. Others introduce species which are less well known, such as horn of plenty baked in red wine. All are imbued with the spirit of the mushrooms themselves.