This fully updated special edition of the classic complete guide to the edible species that grow around us includes a new foreword from the author and a plate section with identification guides for all major species.

Originally published in 1972, Richard Mabey’s classic foraging guide has never been out of print since. Food for Free is a complete guide to help you safely identify edible species that grow around us, together with detailed field identification notes and recipes.

In this stunning 50th anniversary edition, Richard Mabey’s updated text is accompanied by a wealth of practical information on identifying, collecting, cooking and preparing, as well as history and folklore. Informative illustrations of key species by expert botanical artists are included in a colour plate section. Beautifully written and produced in a new, readable format, Food for Free will inspire us to be more self-sufficient and make use of the natural resources around us to enhance our lives.

Richard Mabey's Food for Free is a testament to the beauty of nature and the science of botany. It is a top reference for those interested in outdoor recreation and foraging, providing specific skills and knowledge about the plants that surround us.

For fans of John Lewis-Stempel (Woodston), Robert Macfarlane (Underland), Dave Canterbury (Bushcraft First Aid), Robin Wall Kimmerer (The Democracy of Species), and Tiffany Francis (Dark Skies).

HarperCollins 2022