Bessette (biology, Syracuse U.) and fellow mycologists and botanical photographers present a guide that appears more comprehensive than previous ones to the mushrooms of the southeastern U.S. Species descriptions follow a distribution map, introductory comments, and key to the field identification of major mushroom groups. Some 80 pages of color plates showcase the amazing diversity of these fungi. The volume also includes information on identification via microscope and chemical reagents, classification, guidelines for eating wild mushrooms, gourmet recipes, a glossary, and technical and general recommended reading. This is a complement to the lead author's Mushrooms of Northeastern North America (1997, Syracuse U. Press). Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)