{"product_id":"fungi-creatures-cultures-unearthing-the-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-wonders-of-the-mycological-world-9781786789723","title":"Fungi: Creatures \u0026 Cultures: Unearthing the Ancient Wisdom and Modern Wonders of the Mycological World","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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEntangle yourself in the myth, madness, medicine and malaise of these creatures to deeper your connection with yourself, others, and the world around you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kit Ondaatje Rolls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.41h x 7.01w x 1.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781786789723\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Ondaatje Rolls\u003c\/b\u003e is an interdisciplinary creative and award-winning biodesigner working at the intersection of art, culture and ecology. She has a BA in Sociology \u0026amp; Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Biodesign from Central Saint Martins. Kit has spoken at major international climate summits such as COP26 and was the Women For Change keynote speaker at ChangeNOW's 2022 International Climate Summit. As a former Biodesigner and Fungi Researcher at Bristol Fungarium, Kit focused on crafting mycelium packaging and sculptures while educating others on the power of native medicinal mushrooms. Kit seeks to encourage people's connection to the natural world through community, curiosity and playful creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kit Ondaatje Rolls \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48719967256733,"sku":"9781786789723","price":39.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_3fdcd823-fba9-4e6d-9aae-22b32cb8a039.jpg?v=1785313166","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/fungi-creatures-cultures-unearthing-the-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-wonders-of-the-mycological-world-9781786789723","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}