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In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms

“Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake`s `Entangled Life`.” Library Journal “If you enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake`s `Entangled Life`, I highly recommend this book. In the vein of Louis Theroux, Bierend journeys deep in the wonderfully strange subculture of the mushroom-mad.” Idler magazineFrom ecology to fermentation, in pop culture through to medicine – mushrooms are quite literally everywhere! Author Doug Bierend guides readers through the weird, wonderful world of fungi and the amazing mycological movement.`In Search of Mycotopia` introduces us to an incredible, essential and oft-overlooked kingdom of life – fungi – and all the potential it holds for our future, through the work and research being done by an unforgettable community of mushroom-mad citizen scientists and microbe devotees. This engrossing and mind-expanding book will captivate readers who are curious about the hidden worlds and networks that make up our planet.Bierend uncovers a vanguard of mycologists: growers, independent researchers, ecologists, entrepreneurs and amateur enthusiasts exploring and advocating for fungi`s capacity to improve and heal. From decontaminating landscapes and waterways to achieving food security, `In Search of Mycotopia` demonstrates how humans can work with fungi to better live with nature – and with one another.

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