Fungi have a long history of association with death, decay and dark forces. In fact, they are at the heart of crucial life-supporting processes, the ultimate recyclers, and supply countless products we use every day. Filled with images of the extraordinary diversity and beauty of fungi, this revised and updated book provides a fascinating introduction to a group of organisms which remain largely out of sight, overlooked and forgotten. The reality is that there is much for which fungi should be thanked.
