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Dr. Gordon Walker (@fascinatedbyfungi)
Calling all mycophiles and mushroom enthusiasts!
Copperfield’s Books welcomes award-winning speaker Dr. Gordon Walker to Marin Country Mart for his new guidebook – Dr. Fun Guy’s Passport to Kingdom Fungi: A Scientist’s Guide to the Wild and Wonderful World of Mushrooms, Molds, and More
Revitalize your morning with mushroomy beverages and bites – hand-chosen by @fascinatedbyfungi!
It’s also Independent Bookstore Day so we’ll be giving away gifts, swag, and prizes including a private mushroom foray for 5 with Dr. Walker!
Dr. Walker will give a broad overview of the fungal kingdom – covering the incredible variety of forms, lifestyles, and ecological niches they inhabit worldwide – and will feature a review of the most common edible mushrooms found around the Bay Area.
The discussion will feature a live demo and be followed by a Q&A and book signing.
This is an outdoor event behind Copperfield’s Books under canopy with beautiful Bay Area views.
Registration required due to limited seating.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Learn the basics of fungal biology, foraging, and identification in this in-depth illustrated introduction from the beloved scientist, mushroom enthusiast, and social media star behind Fascinated By Fungi.
In Dr. Fun Guy’s Passport to Kingdom Fungi, Dr. Gordon Walker brings his scientific knowledge and love for everything fungi to the page. The first section of this book is written in a comprehensive question-and-answer format.
Starting with “What are fungi?,” you’ll learn about everything from what mycelium is and fungi’s evolution and biochemistry to how they are classified and how they impact our world today. You will also find information on best foraging practices and culinary techniques.
The second half of this book introduces you to mushroom identification skills and profiles various mushrooms and other fungi, from incredible edibles you can find in the wild to the dangerously toxic, medicinal, and just plain weird.
Finally, you’ll find fungal phenomena, showing the amazing breadth and diversity of the fungal kingdom.
With colorful and comprehensive science illustrations, mushroom photography, and QR codes linking to resources to help you continue your fungal explorations, this is the perfect portal to step through into the world of mushrooms.
Author:
Dr. Gordon Walker is an award winning speaker, science communicator, published author, and social media star with over 3 million cumulative followers. He has a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Davis where he studied the microbial ecology of wine fermentations and yeast genetics. He is a passionate advocate for mushrooms, fungal conservation, and environmental sustainability. His new book Passport to Kingdom Fungi will fundamentally transform the way people learn about mushrooms and fungi, serving as the go to resource for a whole new generation of mycophiles and people interested in foraging, food, and fermentation.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2993113-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2993113-2
