{"product_id":"9781786789723","title":"Fungi: Creatures \u0026amp; Cultures","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a whirlwind journey into the wondrous world of the fungal kingdom in this visually stunning book by interdisciplinary artist and biodesigner Kit Ondaatje Rolls. Discover fungi’s far-reaching impact on the fabric of life on Earth – and beyond – through mycology, folklore, art, stories and hands-on recipes and activities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than peculiar organisms underfoot, fungi are catalysts of ecological, cultural and spiritual renewal across the globe. Entwining modern science and ancient wisdom - and ancient science and modern wisdom - this book digs deep into the mycological heart of life on Earth. Complemented by fascinating photography and art in many forms, this transformative book invites you to personally connect with the fungal world:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the close relationship between fungi and death, \u003c\/b\u003ehow decay becomes new life and the historical practices of midwives and witches who commune with fungi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnect with the divine,\u003c\/b\u003e with mushrooms as \"light-filled herbs\" which can cleanse, purify and elevate consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJourney from soils to seas to skies: \u003c\/b\u003eLearning how global networks and food webs are connected by fungi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eListen to the lessons mushrooms teach: \u003c\/b\u003eFrom providing medicine and inspiration for many civilizations, to teaching us to embrace paradox and uncertainty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteract with these fascinating organisms: \u003c\/b\u003eBuild a living psychedelic sanctuary; learn how to read a tree; create your own medicinal mushroom extracts and so much more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis volume features 30 short stories, each entangling the life of a human and a fungus, with each tale ending with a recipe or experiment from notable figures in the fungi community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEntangle yourself in the myth, madness, medicine and malaise of these creatures to deeper your connection with yourself, others, and the world around you.","brand":"Kit Ondaatje Rolls","offers":[{"title":"Watkins Media |  Hardback  |  2026-07-14","offer_id":47338500948223,"sku":"9781786789723","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_62ee5e9a-7385-4599-ab04-18b4fac97231.jpg?v=1759938440","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781786789723","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}