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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.

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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.