New British fungi foraging book in the pipeline

[Geoff Dann]

The book will be published by a young and ambitious company currently making some of the classiest out-doorsy books around. They are called Wild Things Publishing and their mission is to "create inspiring books (and apps) that get people out, experiencing and enjoying nature, and our wonderful, often local, world.… back to where the Wild Things are" http://www.wildthingspublishing.com. Words and photography by yours truly. :)

The book has a working title of "The Mushroom Forager" and will come out in July next year. In 300-ish pages it will mention every known edible species in lowland Britain, all the toxic species/groups and few other bits and pieces. It will contain detailed information and high quality colour photos of around 200 of the most important species - well over twice as many as the most comprehensive existing book on this topic (John Wright's river cottage handbook).

[SteveW]

Well done Geoff!!!, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[Valantine]

That sounds excellent T^

[Geoff Dann]

Some examples of the quality of photography to expect, and an extract from the text: http://www.geoffdann.co.uk/the-book/

[Valantine]

Looks even better in print, I can't wait for the finished book.

[Silkhi]

Chop chop fella - was just about to create a new post asking about a good reference book on this :)

[Geoff Dann]

More details available on this now:

http://www.greenbooks.co.uk/edible-mushrooms

[Tigger004]

Sounds nice

thx

[rossbird]

Look forward to publishing time Geoff.
Will there be any signed copies available?

[shepherd]

nice one, congrats on the book.. T^

[Geoff Dann]

Look forward to publishing time Geoff.
Will there be any signed copies available?

Yes, signed copies available directly from me.

[Geoff Dann]

A bit of news on the book....

It is now going to be a 512 page paperback (instead of a 304 page hardback). Much bigger photos. It will also be delayed from the original release date - now available in mid-October.

And the first set of reviews are in, including from Fergus Drennan (forager), Tim Maddams (Hugh FW sidekick celebrity chef) and Rob Hopkins (founder of the transition town movement).

See tabs on this page if you are interested:

https://www.greenbooks.co.uk/edible-mushrooms

[Ehecatl]

T^

[Woody]

When you start taking pre orders , please let us know.
I'm definitely interested in this...
Cheers and well done!
Regards

[Geoff Dann]

When you start taking pre orders , please let us know.
I'm definitely interested in this...
Cheers and well done!
Regards

I'm making a list (I'm checking it twice...) :-)

Watch this space. I'll post something in this thread in late August or early September for people to reserve signed copies of the first print run.

[luresalive]

looks very good indeed, I'd be up for a copy !!!

[Geoff Dann]

Sneak preview inside the new book: http://www.geoffdann.co.uk/?p=1680

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The general release date is October 20th. I will have copies available at least a week earlier. Please email me at geoffdann@hotmail.com for details of how you can get hold of a signed copy a week before the general public!

:-)

[SteveW]

Looking good Geoff, a long time coming but worth all the effort you have put in. 👍
How much are the signed copies?

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[Geoff Dann]

£20 (RRP). P&P is costing me £3.50, and some people are opting to pay that out of choice, but the price I am actually asking is £20, no P&P

[SteveW]

Thanks man, I will speak with the finance fairy and see what can be done :)

[Woody]

Not long now...

[Geoff Dann]

Signed copies are now available directly from me (email me at geoffdann@hotmail.com for details). General release in 9 days time...

[Geoff Dann]

SPECIAL OFFER limited time - this book is currently available direct from the publisher at the massive discount of 35%, free P&P. You won't get it cheaper than the RRP of £20 anywhere else. I am selling signed copies for £20. Release date is 20/10/2016 - one week from now. Go to http://www.greenbooks.co.uk/edible-mushrooms and use the discount code EDIMUSH35%Dec2017 to get it for £12.99 including P&P.

Here are some of the initial reactions from people in the foraging community who have recieved a copy in the last few days:



Well, it has arrived. First impressions? Geoff, you have written an excellent book. Good for beginners and hard core foragers alike.
A very comprehensive book, well laid out and plenty of useful info on edibility, cooking and toxicity.
I have now lost my good lady for the next week as she reads it cover to cover (i just hope she doesn't fill it full of post-its like she has done with Rogers).
But it will definitely be one of our go to books by the look of it.




Thanks Geoff, my copy arrived this morning.
It is a much bigger book than I imagined and I'm hoping to get some time to read it through soon.




Mine arrived today too!
Brilliant quality, a lot bigger than I thought it would be and the pictures are awesome.
At a glance I can see this is going to be very useful indeed as its specific for foragers but extensive in species .
Thanks again Geoff , very pleased with it and thanks for giving us all first dibs and signed copies.

[Geoff Dann]

Above discount code has now expired, but I am still selling signed copies for £20. Email me at geoffdfann@hotmail.com for details.

Book will hit the high street (and Amazon) this Thursday. :-)