The Curator's Collection: An A To Z Of Fungi (a Pocket-sized Welcome To The Museum Gift Edition)

By (author) Gaya, Ester; Illustrated by Katie Scott Limited
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The Curator''s Collection is a collectible A-Z, inspired by Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew''s beautiful Fungarium.
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Step into the world of fungi with this exquisite edition from The Curator''s Collection series.

Inspired by the acclaimed Fungarium and created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this beautifully illustrated volume offers an alphabetical journey through the curious, colourful and often mysterious kingdom of fungi.

Curated with scientific insight and artistic elegance, each entry reveals the hidden wonders of mushrooms, moulds and mycelia - from the familiar to the fantastical. A perfect gift for nature lovers, design enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this book celebrates the beauty and complexity of the natural world in a format as collectable as it is enlightening.

Review quote:
A handsome hardback nature gift book for 10+ year olds. . . Highly recommended.
Biographical note:
Ester Gaya (Author)
Ester Gaya is a senior research leader at Kew. She began her career in mycology in Spain and after some time in the USA decided to settle in the UK. She has spent the past 20 years researching fungi. She is especially fascinated by lichens and tries to understand their evolution.

Katie Scott Limited (Illustrator)
Katie Scott is a London-based illustrator known for her intricate, nature-inspired artwork. Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2011, she has developed a distinctive style influenced by traditional botanical and medical illustration, blending scientific detail with imaginative design. Her work appears in acclaimed books such as Animalium and Botanicum, and she has collaborated with brands and institutions including Hermès, Nike and Kew Gardens.


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The Curator''s Collection is a collectable A-Z, inspired by Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew''s beautiful Fungarium.
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Species are ordered A to Z by their Latin names, meaning that the book is fully coeditionable
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Features the branding of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Beautiful small format is ideal for gift purchases
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Luxurious finishes including foil and pantone
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The core Welcome to the Museum books have sold a combined quantity of over 3 million copies worldwide with Fungarium selling over 100,000 (as of July 2025)