Self-confessed edible fungi-fanatic Daniel Butler introduces the reader to vast and amazing world of mushrooms. Writing in simple English, he breaks aspects of this poorly-understood kingdom into 12 themed essays, each looking at aspects such as toadstool toxicity; reproduction; medicinal applications and links to myth and legend. Written in diary form, each of the monthly chapters concludes with a description of a highly-edible seasonal species accompanied by a mouth-watering recipe.