The Curator's Collection: An A to Z of Fungi
A pocket-sized Welcome to the Museum gift edition
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-83587-474-5 (ISBN)
Description
Step into the world of fungi with this exquisite edition from The Curator's Collection series.
Inspired by the acclaimed Fungarium and created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this beautifully illustrated volume offers an alphabetical journey through the curious, colourful and often mysterious kingdom of fungi.
Curated with scientific insight and artistic elegance, each entry reveals the hidden wonders of mushrooms, moulds and mycelia - from the familiar to the fantastical. A perfect gift for nature lovers, design enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this book celebrates the beauty and complexity of the natural world in a format as collectible as it is enlightening.
Inspired by the acclaimed Fungarium and created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this beautifully illustrated volume offers an alphabetical journey through the curious, colourful and often mysterious kingdom of fungi.
Curated with scientific insight and artistic elegance, each entry reveals the hidden wonders of mushrooms, moulds and mycelia - from the familiar to the fantastical. A perfect gift for nature lovers, design enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this book celebrates the beauty and complexity of the natural world in a format as collectible as it is enlightening.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83587-474-5 (9781835874745)
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Ester Gaya (Author)
Ester Gaya is a senior research leader at Kew. She began her career in mycology in Spain and after some time in the USA decided to settle in the UK. She has spent the past 20 years researching fungi. She is especially fascinated by lichens and tries to understand their evolution.
Katie Scott Limited (Illustrator)
Katie Scott is a London-based illustrator known for her intricate, nature-inspired artwork. Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2011, she has developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional botanical and medical illustration, blending scientific detail with imaginative design. Her work appears in acclaimed books such as Animalium and Botanicum, and she has collaborated with brands and institutions including Hermes, Nike and Kew Gardens.
Ester Gaya is a senior research leader at Kew. She began her career in mycology in Spain and after some time in the USA decided to settle in the UK. She has spent the past 20 years researching fungi. She is especially fascinated by lichens and tries to understand their evolution.
Katie Scott Limited (Illustrator)
Katie Scott is a London-based illustrator known for her intricate, nature-inspired artwork. Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2011, she has developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional botanical and medical illustration, blending scientific detail with imaginative design. Her work appears in acclaimed books such as Animalium and Botanicum, and she has collaborated with brands and institutions including Hermes, Nike and Kew Gardens.