Fantastic Fungi by Louie Schwartzberg – 2020 IBPA Awards Winner!
“Louie Schwartzberg’s delightfully kooky and enlightening documentary, ‘Fantastic Fungi,’ presents a compelling model for planetary survival,” praises Jeannette Catsoulis of The New York Times.
“Stunning photography! Time-lapse sequences of mushrooms unfolding as if they are exotic flowers from another planet,” Joe Morgenstern from The Wall Street Journal remarks.
This transformative, mind-expanding book accompanies the highly acclaimed documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI. Garnering worldwide attention, the film was viewed in over 100 countries and achieved a perfect 100% Tomato meter rating on Rotten Tomatoes by the end of 2019. This official companion book elaborates on the documentary’s profound narrative: that the fungal kingdom holds the keys to solving our planet’s most pressing ecological and health challenges.
Paul Stamets, globally renowned as a leading mycological authority, collaborates with top ecologists, physicians, and explorers including Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, and Eugenia Bone. Under the direction of Fantastic Fungi’s own Louie Schwartzberg, these experts explore how fungi and mushrooms can revitalize our planet’s ecosystems, mend our physical health, and rejuvenate humanity’s ancient connection with nature.
Why Mushrooms Matter:
- Discover pioneering research that positions mushrooms at the forefront of environmental solutions, providing alternatives to conventional medicine and offering opportunities for profound shifts in consciousness.
- Experience the stunning, often overlooked beauty of fungi through more than 400 exquisite photographs showcasing some of the mycelial world’s rarest and most beautiful species in their natural habitats.
- Gain insights from the world’s foremost fungi specialists, with content edited by Paul Stamets and featuring contributions by Michael Pollan, Dr. Andrew Weil, Eugenia Bone, and many others, making this the definitive resource on the myriad benefits and potential of fungi.
Explore more about the fascinating world of fungi in our Mycology Books section.
