{"product_id":"a-hidden-world-hb","title":"A Hidden World (HB)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is a photographic tribute to the beautiful but little-known world of New Zealand fungi. It is the work of Paula Vigus, who was the photographer for the spectacularly successful 'Fungi of Aotearoa: A curious forager's field guide', published in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'A Hidden World' she showcases the extraordinary beauty of these remarkable organisms, which play a crucial role in our ecosystems, acting as decomposers and contributing to nutrient cycling, soil health and plant growth. But because so many fungi are tiny and not easily found, most New Zealanders have no idea how remarkable this hidden world is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book changes this, providing a spectacular glimpse into the unique forms, details and textures of the fungi world. Paula Vigus has photographed a significant range of the fungi species found in New Zealand, and quite apart from highlighting their aesthetic appeal, she also hopes to inspire a greater appreciation and awareness of their ecological significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A Hidden World' is a wonderful addition to books about our natural history - a must for anyone who loves to get out into our native forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaula has taken workshops and given talks to camera clubs and at the annual Fungi Fest in the Bay of Plenty, teaching and encouraging other nature lovers to engage in the intricacies and enjoyment of photographing fungi. She holds LPSNZ honours with the Photographic Society of New Zealand. She lives in Tauranga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback  168pp  h240mm  x  w240mm  colour photographs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POTTON \u0026 BURTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46381905412246,"sku":"9781988550794","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket---2025-10-27T115208-873.jpg?v=1778558643","url":"https:\/\/www.tawabooksandpost.co.nz\/products\/a-hidden-world-hb","provider":"Tawa Books \u0026 Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}