From the forageable to the bizarre, this book is an introduction to 50 of the fungi kingdom’s most interesting mushrooms. Mushrooms have existed for countless millennia, which can make it overwhelming to dip into mycology. Used throughout human history for food, medicine and expanding our consciousness, fungi have shaped the planet and the past, appearing everywhere from fairytales and health-food stores to The X-Files. There’s an entire universe of fungi, much of which is yet to be discovered. To teach you about the basics, Mushroom Magic features 50 types. Flip through beautifully illustrated mushrooms and learn about their habitat, uses and history to become a budding expert in mycology. Details: Hardcover, 120 pages 8" x 5.5" Dr. Sapphire McMullan-Fisher is a fungal ecologist. Marta Zafra is an illustrator and artist, based in Spain. Her work is published internationally and has won numerous awards.
