Alan Bessette (mycologist; biology, Utica College of Syracuse U.) and Arlene Bessette (mycologist, botanical photographer) have previously published works on mushrooms. Here they present a guide to some of the most common and best color-producing dye mushrooms of North America. Coverage includes descriptions and illustrations of dye mushroom species; a color key to the major groups of dye mushrooms; when and where to collect dye mushrooms; collecting clothing and equipment; preparing wool for dyeing; preserving dye mushrooms; and the dyebath and dyeing the wool. Contains over 200 color photographs. Written in easy-to-follow, nontechnical language. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)