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Fantastic Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Heal, Shift Consciousness, and Save the Planet Hardcover – Illustrated, August 27, 2019

by Paul Stamets (Editor, Introduction), Louie Schwartzberg (Foreword), Eugenia Bone (Contributor),

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“Louie Schwartzberg’s lightly informative, delightfully kooky documentary, “Fantastic Fungi,” offers nothing less than a model for planetary survival.” –Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times

“Gorgeous photography! Time-lapse sequences of mushrooms blossoming forth could pass for studies of exotic flowers growing on another planet.” –Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal

The Life-Affirming, Mind-Bending Companion Book to the Smash Hit Documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI

Viewed in over 100 countries and selling hundreds of thousands of tickets on the way to finishing 2019 with a rare 100% Tomato meter rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Schwartzberg’s documentary Fantastic Fungi has brought the mycological revolution to the world stage. This is the film’s official companion book, that expands on the documentary’s message: that mushrooms and fungi will change your life– and save the planet.

Paul Stamets, the world’s preeminent mushroom and fungi expert is joined by leading ecologists, doctors, and explorers such as Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Eugenia Bone, Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg, and many more. Together these luminaries show how fungi and mushrooms can restore the planet’s ecosystems, repair our physical health, and renew humanity’s symbiotic relationship with nature.

Join the Movement: Learn about the groundbreaking research that shows why mushrooms stand to provide a solution to environmental challenges, a viable alternative to traditional medicine, and a chance to radically shift consciousness.
Most Comprehensive Fungi book in the world: Admire the astounding, underappreciated beauty with over 400 gloriously-shot photographs of the mycelial world’s most rare and beautiful species in their natural environment.
World’s Leading Fungi Experts: Edited by preeminent mycologist Paul Stamets, who contributes original pieces, Fungi includes original contributions by bestselling author and activist Michael Pollan, alternative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil, award-winning nature and food writer Eugenia Bone, Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg, and so many more. The book’s roster of experts make this the most comprehensive survey of the diverse benefits and extraordinary potential of these amazing organisms.

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The Fantastic Fungi Collection

Complete your Fantastic Fungi collection with both Fantastic Fungi and the Fantastic Fungi 2024 Wall Calendar! Explore the captivating world of fungi every day and on your walls.

The Benefits of Eating Mushrooms

Culinary experts like Eugenia Bone detail how mushrooms can enhance the flavor and nutritional benefit of your cooking.

The Science Behind Mushrooms

Fantastic Fungi explores the science that makes mushrooms effective in combating illnesses from breast cancer to PTSD.

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About the Author

EUGENIA BONE is a nationally known and award-winning nature and food writer. She has published over six books, and her work has appeared in many outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Saveur, and Food & Wine.

SUZANNE SIMARD is a professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences in Vancouver, BC.

ROLAND GRIFFITHS, PHD, is a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the behavioral and subjective effects of mood-altering drugs.

JAY HARMAN is a scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur dedicated to creating breakthrough technologies through biomimicry. He continues to conduct field research leading to new biomimetic products.

WILLIAM (BILL) RICHARDS, PHD, is a clinical psychologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he and his colleagues have pursued groundbreaking research with entheogens. He is the author of one book and dozens of academic articles.

For more than thirty years, best-selling author MICHAEL POLLAN has been writing books and articles about the places where nature and culture intersect. Pollan currently teaches at both UC Berkeley and Harvard University and lectures constantly around the world.

PAUL STAMETS is the preeminent mycologist in the United States. The NIH and USDA have used Paul’s patented strains of fungal extracts in their research. He is a best-selling author and founder of Fungi Perfecti.

LOUIE SCHWARTZBERG is an award-winning producer, director, and cinematographer whose notable career spans more than three decades. Schwartzberg has earned myriad awards, including two Clio Awards, an Emmy nomination, and the NAAPC Pollinator Protector Award.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Earth Aware Editions
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683837045
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683837046
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.9 x 10 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Fantastic Fungi

Best Sellers Rank: #45,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Mushrooms in Biological Sciences
- #60 in Nature Conservation
- #153 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books)

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Mycologist Paul Stamets is the author of seven books. He is an invention ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was inducted into The Explorer’s Club in 2020. He has received numerous awards, including the National Mycologist Award from the North American Mycological Association, the Gordon and Tina Wasson Award from the Mycological Society of America, the Disruptor Award from NextMed, and the SynBioBeta Lifetime Achievement Award.

He has named numerous new species of psilocybin mushrooms, and a new mushroom species has recently been named after him: Psilocybe stametsii.

He is a collaborator with numerous scientific organizations and research institutes. His research is considered breakthrough by thought leaders for creating a paradigm shift for helping ecosystems worldwide.

His work has entered the mainstream of popular culture: In the new Star Trek: Discovery series on CBS, the science officer is portrayed by an astromycologist, Lt. Commander Paul Stamets. His work with mycelium has become a central theme of this series. In addition, he is the primary guide to the incredible mushroom documentary Fantastic Fungi, which first appeared in theaters in fall 2019, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Customers find the book enlightening, with interesting insights from experts and beautiful photography by Louie Schwartzberg. Moreover, the book is perfect for browsing and serves as a great resource for mushroom enthusiasts, with one customer noting how it leaves "breadcrumbs for friends." Additionally, customers find the content inspiring and entertaining, with one review describing it as a mind-blowing wisdom resource.

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Customers find the book enlightening, with interesting information about the fungi kingdom and insights from experts.

"...This book right me that fungus shares 99% of our DNA and that mushrooms do far more to keep the soil thriving and rejuvenated than I ever..." Read more

"...The book will take you on a fantastic journey that will improve you understanding of the world." Read more

"...of this text and the documentary that I developed a great desire to learn more about fungi (mycology) and have been reading other related texts,..." Read more

"...With over 400 breathtaking photos and insights from experts like Paul Stamets and Michael Pollan, it unveils the wonders of the mycelial world...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the photography in the book, particularly Louie Schwartzberg's beautiful and sharp images.

"Very beautiful mushroom anthology to enjoy while drinking a coffee... I recommend it. I love the photography. Love it." Read more

"...This beautifully written and artfully produced book escorted me to a new place. And, I enjoyed every minute of the journey...." Read more

"...Definitely buy this book. It’s beautiful, the photos and essays are brilliant and thought provoking, and supporting Paul Stamets and his work with..." Read more

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an amazing and interesting read that is perfect for browsing and ideal for mushroom enthusiasts.

"...A very lovely book, nice and clean, not covered in ugly stickers like Barnes and Noble does. Who puts stickers on beautiful books?..." Read more

"...This book is a fun and interesting read, but each chapter is written by a different author -- some better than others." Read more

"...I loved the documentary and equally love the text but the text allows more to more easily come back to the massive amounts of information on many..." Read more

"This was a very interesting read, articles by many in the mushroom community. Plenty of beautiful photos!" Read more

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"...It’s beautiful, the photos and essays are brilliant and thought provoking, and supporting Paul Stamets and his work with bees and mushrooms is money..." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning it gets people excited.

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Customers appreciate the mushroom content of the book, with one mentioning how mushrooms can heal, shift consciousness, and save the planet.

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"Fascinating overview of the amazing world of mushrooms. Short presentations make this a perfect book for browsing or longer reading. Great photos!" Read more

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Melissa Oestreich
This book surprised me!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
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I have several books that Paul Stamets has published. This book is different than his other books that he wrote himself. However, I do think the contributions by other mushroom enthusiasts and mycologists adds fascinating perspectives to the topic. This book right me that fungus shares 99% of our DNA and that mushrooms do far more to keep the soil thriving and rejuvenated than I ever thought.
There is a section where the contributors even offer contrary views to "The Stoned Ape Theory." Some contributors offer evidence for it, while others argue against it. So, it shows that we are barely scratching the surface on mycology and its applications to physical and psychological health and the ecology of the earth.

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Juan Camilo Rodriguez Martinez
Fantastic Book About Fungi.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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Very beautiful mushroom anthology to enjoy while drinking a coffee... I recommend it. I love the photography. Love it.

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Gary A. Moll
Great Book about essential parts of life everyone needs to know
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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I have studied natural and urban systems most my life and have always appreciated the significance of soil ecology to that relationship. However, I did not realize how limited my appreciation was until I read Fantastic Fungi. This beautifully written and artfully produced book escorted me to a new place. And, I enjoyed every minute of the journey.
From this new place, I started to see the elaborate fiber from which everything grows, dies, and is renewed. The book will take you on a fantastic journey that will improve you understanding of the world.

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Steve Z
Beautiful and a Great Companion to the Movie
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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First, what this book ISN’T: It’s NOT A GUIDE FOR GROWING SHROOMS. For that, may I recommend The Mushroom Growers Bible by Dr Mandrake & Virginia Haze. I also understand Paul Stamet’s other book Guide to Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms is a great source but I haven’t received it yet and can’t review it. That said…
Fantastic Fungi IS a beautiful companion book to the documentary on Netflix with the same title. The movie really piqued my interest in the world of mushrooms and this book takes it further with even more information and beautiful illustrations. I was absolutely mesmerized with the movie and this book elaborates on the subject even further. Bottom line, if you like the documentary, GET THIS BOOK, but you don’t need to watch it to enjoy the plethora of information this book has. Lastly, I thought there was a mistake and I paid too little! The quality of this book is something I’d pay $40+ for, so I’m over the moon about the quality and price point. As others have mentioned, it’s a great coffee table book that’s not oversized (think text book style) you can leave out to pique other’s interest.
BUY THIS BOOK if you want to learn even more on the amazing subject of mushrooms!

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Beautiful, elegant, thought provoking, worthy of any coffee table!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019
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Another gem from Paul Stamets! This is a Stamets Coffee Table book that anyone can read, it’s not as intimidating as Paul’s other books. A wonderful companion book to a great film, I was able to see the film in the theatre and I was very impressed! I’m super happy to see Paul Stamets collaborating with Micheal Pollan, I’m very fond of both of their books and their lectures! A very lovely book, nice and clean, not covered in ugly stickers like Barnes and Noble does. Who puts stickers on beautiful books? I love leaving my copy out on the coffee table, my friends have enjoyed thumbing through the pages, and even some of their younger kids enjoyed the photos and started getting excited about mushrooms! I’m very happy with the book, the price was excellent, and I had the book from Amazon long before it was really available at book stores! The shipping with my Amazon Prime was fast and free, the book arrived undamaged about 48 hours after I ordered it. Definitely buy this book. It’s beautiful, the photos and essays are brilliant and thought provoking, and supporting Paul Stamets and his work with bees and mushrooms is money very well spent! Glad to see this book come out, this book fills a nice gap, just like Paul’s other books and also Michael Pollan’s latest book, a great way to open the conversation about mushrooms with other people. Buy this book right now!

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Matthew Anderson
I recommend it
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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Beautiful book! I cannot wait to read the book

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this book is beautiful!

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Super cool!

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Ulrik Oblak
You enter in a new world
Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2024
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I read this but like many small stories who helped me dive deeper into the world of fungi. Reading the book gave me a sense of wholeness and wonder. Now when I am in the forest look at the ground and search for new kind of fungi. There are so many, so much to discover. Love the book and for the impact the book had on me.

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¡Increíbles fotografías!
Reviewed in Mexico on July 13, 2023
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Este ha sido un regalo para alguien amante del mundo fungi y definitivamente acerté con esta decisión.

El libro es una especie de resumen del tan famoso documental "Fantastic Fungi" que se encuentra publicado en Netflix. Por suerte pude hojear un poco su contenido y pude disfrutar de las preciosas fotografías que tiene sobre el reino fungi con una explicación completa sobre los hongos y sus características, así como los diferentes tipos que hay y las funciones que el humano les ha dado desde una perspectiva espiritual como medica.

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Mary Hutton
They really are gantastic
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2023
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Wonderful, informative and visually stunning!

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Amazing buy. Worth everything penny.
Reviewed in India on February 3, 2022
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The book is one of the most informative and beautifully written ones I've bought.

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It really is a fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2023
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Informative, beautifully created collection of all. Revolutionary graphics. Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏

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