Mushrooms are having a moment. A natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's entangled life. Library journal "Bierend writes with sensual verve and specificity, enthusiasm and humor. He introduces us to the staggering variety of mushrooms, their mystery, their funk and the way they captivate our imaginations". The boston globe "Nothing is impossible if you bring mushrooms into your life, and reading this book is a great way to begin your journey". Tradd Cotter, author of Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation From ecology to fermentation, in pop culture and in medicine, mushrooms are everywhere. With an explorer's eye, 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 often 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 entertaining 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.