Secret Life of Fungi: Discoveries From a Hidden World

Fungi are not like us; they are entirely, magically, something else. Welcome to the astonishing secret world of fungi. They can appear anywhere, from desert dunes to frozen tundra. They can invade our bodies and thoughts, live between our toes or our floorboards, and are symbols of both death and eternal life. Aliya Whiteley has always been in love with fungi, from a childhood taking blurry photographs of strange fungal eruptions on Exmoor to a career as a writer inspired by their surreal and alien beauty. This love for fungi is a love for life, from single-cell spores to the largest living organism on the planet.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2020
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

Welcome to the astonishing secret world of fungi,where these remarkable organisms can appear anywhere,from desert dunes to frozen tundra. They can invade our bodies and thoughts,live between our toes or our floorboards,be unwelcome intruders or vastly expensive treats,and symbolize both death and eternal life. Despite their familiar presence,there is still much to learn about the eruption,growth,and decay of their interconnected world.

Aliya Whiteley has always been captivated by fungi,from her childhood days of taking blurry photographs of strange fungal eruptions on Exmoor to her career as a writer inspired by their surreal and alien beauty. This love for fungi extends to every aspect of life,from the tiny single-cell spores to the largest living organism on the planet. It is a story that spans from Aliya's lawn to orbit and back again, traversing every continent.

In this captivating journey, Aliya explores the diverse life of fungi, from fields and feasts to fairy rings and death caps, puffballs, and ambrosia beetles. She reveals the hidden world of these extraordinary organisms, one that we have barely begun to understand. Through her accessible, inviting, and revelatory prose, Aliya animates the hidden world of fungi, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the fascinating world of fungi. It is a testament to Aliya's passion and dedication to these remarkable organisms and will inspire readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world. So, grab a copy and embark on an intoxicating journey into the life of extraordinary organisms that we have barely begun to understand.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 137 x 204 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783965304