Stephen Sharnoff is research associate at the Missouri Botanical Garden and the University and Jepson Herbaria, University of California, Berkeley. A renowned nature photographer best known for his contributions to the definitive reference Lichens of North America, he is currently at work on a guidebook to the wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada. He lives in Berkeley, CA.
"Finally . . . a guidebook covering the fantastic California
lichens with beautiful, full-color photographs! Steve Sharnoff’s
book will find a place in the backpacks of all lichen-lovers on the
West Coast."—Irwin Brodo, coauthor of Lichens of North America
"Lichens are of great interest to the general public as well as
professionals. This book will stimulate that widespread
interest."—Kerry Knudsen, Lichen Curator, University of California
Riverside Herbarium
"All Californians should be grateful for the appearance of this
fine guide, a welcome introduction to the study of abundant but
often unnoticed organisms that play such critical roles in the
balance of nature."—Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri
Botanical Garden
"Sharnoff has added a remarkable tool for the study of California
lichens! This resource will be invaluable to professionals,
amateurs, and beginners. The images are magnificent, and the
information is readily accessible."—Larry St. Clair, Brigham Young
University
"The Sharnoffs’ superb lichen photographs, informed by a keen
understanding of the subject matter, will open the door for the
curious observer onto the richly rewarding world of the
cryptogams."—Diane Renshaw, Editor, Introduction to California
Desert Wildflowers by Philip A. Munz
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