Boletes of Eastern North America - 2nd Edition by Alan Bessette & William C Roody & Arleen Bessette (Paperback)

About the Book

"This title offers readers a comprehensive field guide, providing extensive descriptions and more than 450 rich color photographs. Each species listing includes the most recent scientific name with existing synonyms; common names when applicable; and an overview with field impressions, similar species, and detailed information about habitat, fruiting frequency, and geographic distribution. Updated and expanded from the previous release to incorporate new photos and an improved, more readable layout, this is a resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, foragers, and cooks alike"--

Book Synopsis

Of all the groups of wild mushrooms, none have engendered more enthusiasm and affection than the boletes. Their inherent beauty, abundance, and, for many, culinary appeal have firmly established them in the hearts of mushroom hunters around the world. The habitats, geographic distribution, and ecology of boletes--including the intriguing relationships they have with trees and shrubs--only add to their interest.

Boletes of Eastern North America, Second Edition offers readers a comprehensive field guide, providing extensive descriptions and more than 450 rich color photographs. Each species listing includes the most recent scientific name with existing synonyms; common names when applicable; and an overview with field impressions, similar species, and detailed information about habitat, fruiting frequency, and geographic distribution. Updated and expanded from the previous release to incorporate new photos and an improved, more readable layout, this is an indispensable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, foragers, and cooks alike.

Review Quotes

For anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to eastern North American boletes with contemporary nomenclature, there is none more comprehensive than this one.-- "Todd Osmundson, Mycological Society of America Newsletter"

Rich with information, this treatment immerses readers into boletes. Mycologists and fungi enthusiasts alike will find it a well-referenced book on their shelves.-- "Choice"

Boletes can present a struggle for fungal enthusiasts when it comes to accurate identification. Alan and Arleen Bessette and Bill Roody have come to the rescue....-- "Tavis Lynch, FUNGI Magazine"

Highly recommended to all budding boletologists, pot hunters, and field mycologists.-- "Sporeprint: Long Island Mycological Club newsletter"

The most up-to-date book available on boletes, and the best book for identifying species of this large, boletes, and is highly recommended for the libraries of all mushroom fans.-- "Rhodora: Journal of the New England Botanical Club"

About the Author

Alan E. Bessette, is a professional mycologist and distinguished emeritus professor of biology at Utica College. He has published numerous papers in the field of mycology and has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including: Milk Mushrooms of North America. Alan served both as a consultant for the New York State Poison Control Center and as the scientific adviser to the Mid-York Mycological Society for more than twenty years. He was awarded the Mycological Foray Service Award in 1987 and was the recipient of the 1992 North American Mycological Association Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology.

William C. Roody is a mycologist and wildlife diversity biologist. He has authored or coauthored several books, including Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States.

Arleen R. Bessette is a retired psychotherapist, as well as a mycologist and botanical photographer. She has published several papers in the field of mycology and has authored or coauthored more than fifteen books, including Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States. Arleen has won several awards in the North American Mycological Association's annual photography competition. Her mycological interests include the effects of fungi on consciousness, mycophagy, and dyeing fiber with lichens and fungi.