Irwin M. Brodo is emeritus research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario, and is considered a world authority on lichens and their biology. Stephen Sharnoff is and the late Sylvia Duran Sharnoff was research associate at the Missouri Botanical Garden and research affiliate at the University and Jepson Herbaria, University of California, Berkeley. The Sharnoffs are both internationally renowned nature photographers and writers whose work has appeared in, among other places, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Discover, and the New York Times.
"Nothing comparable with this gorgeously illustrated work exists. .
. . This spectacular tome will serve as standard in the worldwide
field of lichenology for the next two centuries, or until the final
demise of all books. . . . [A] beautiful book. . . . A gift of
world-class scholarship. . . . At its current artificially low
price, all libraries, private and public, with even a remote
interest in natural history, should obtain it now."—Times Higher
Education Supplement
"A fascinating journey into the Lilliputian world of [lichens]. . .
. Photographs by Stephen Sharnoff and Sylvia Duran Sharnoff capture
the distinctive forms, brilliant colors or delicate hues of 804
species (out of 1050 discussed in the book). The Sharnoffs and
Irwin M. Brodo have created a stunning guide for nature
lovers."—Wall Street Journal (Gift Guide)
"A fascinating journey into the Lilliputian world of [lichens] . .
. a stunning guide for nature lovers."—Wall Street Journal, Gift
Guide
"Impressive. . . . The photographs in this book are of superb
quality, both scientifically and aesthetically. Virtually, each of
the photographs is unique and could be framed as a separate
masterpiece in a gallery. . . . This book is a source of
inspiration for those who have already got or are likely to get
infected by lichen fever. . . . A refreshing book on lichens for a
broad circle of readers."—International Lichenological
Newsletter
"Of value to professionals and amateurs alike, this book is certain
to be a classic reference for decades to come."—Library Journal
(starred review)
"The publication of this wonderful new book and its numerous color
photographs is indeed a major milestone in North American natural
history. Although its size and its numerous color reproduction
would certainly make it a suitable ’coffee table’ book, it is also
much more than that. . . . The authors’ stated goal, which is to
provide a full-color guide to North American lichens that is
accessible to the novice but useful as well for experienced
lichenologists, is admirably achieved. . . . Through their
dedication and perseverance over a fifteen year period, the authors
of this marvelous new book have succeeded in making another quantum
leap improvement over the previously available North American
guides, and , if anything can, this book should help to stimulate a
lichenological renaissance in North America."—Theodore L.
Esslinger, Mycotaxon
"Mother-of-all lichen books. . . . it deserves use as a botanical
and taxonomic resource on lichens. . . . 924 numbered plus 15
unnumbered color photos by nature photographers Sharnoffs that are
stunning and exquisite. . . . [an] incredible project and
touchstone book."—Taxon
"[I]ncludes detailed entries on [over] 800 . . . lichens; essays on
[their] biology, structure, uses, and ecological significance . . .
hundreds of color photographs."—Natural History
"This tome includes detailed entries on more than 800 foliose,
fruticose, and crustose lichens; essays on the biology, structure,
uses, and ecological significance of these plants; and hundreds of
color photographs."—Natural History
Winner of the New England Book Show, in the category of
Reference books, sponsored by the Bookbuilders of Boston
Winner of the 2002 Henry Allan Gleason Award given by The New
York Botanical Garden
Winner of the 2002 Council on Botanical & Horticultural
Libraries Award
Winner of the 2002 National Outdoor Book Award for Nature
Guidebooks
Winner of the 2001 R. R. Hawkins Award for the Outstanding
Professional Reference or Scholarly Work given by the Association
of American Publishers
"Lichens of North America isone of the great natural history books
of this or any age—a work in which art and science are perfectly
united in tribute to one of the most beautiful, important, and
least described parts of nature."—David Ehrenfeld, Rutgers
University
"This is a book to love. It will open a whole new world for
naturalists, professional and amateur, to explore and enjoy."—E. O.
Wilson
"A long-sought triumph, gorgeously illustrated, accurate,
accessible, and comprehensive."—Lynn Margulis, University of
Massachusetts
"A superb and indispensable book for anyone truly interested in the
biodiversity of North America."—Peter Crane, director of Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew
"This volume is the twenty-first-century lichen equivalent of
Audubon’s Birds of America."—Thomas E. Lovejoy, Smithsonian
Institution
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