From 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 fungis 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.
