Mushroom

Object Lessons is a series of short books about the hidden lives of ordinary things, such as mushrooms, which are symbols of inexplicable growth and excruciating misery. It acknowledges that this firmament only exists because of death and rot, and that mushrooms are to be regarded with a reverence deserving of only the most powerful entities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Object Lessons is a captivating series of short books that delves into the enigmatic world of ordinary things. These inconspicuous objects, often overlooked, hold immense significance as they encompass the largest organisms on Earth. Symbols of both inexplicable growth and excruciating misery, they exist alongside plants, yet exhibit more animal-like behavior. Mushrooms, in their enigmatic nature, are truly wondrous organisms. While humans typically encounter mushrooms in a limited selection at the grocery store, this book presents them as so much more. It unveils them as the foundation for life as we know it, enabling mystical traditions and offering solace to those struggling with depression. However, it is important to acknowledge that this celestial realm exists solely due to the interplay of death and decay. By exploring a diverse range of philosophical, literary, medical, ecological, and anthropological texts, the average forager gains confirmation of what they already know: mushrooms deserve the utmost reverence, akin to the most powerful entities that create, destroy, and thrive on both.

Published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic, Object Lessons offers a profound exploration of these remarkable objects, inviting readers to discover the hidden wonders that surround us.

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 120 x 165 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501386589