Radical Mycology: A Treatise On Seeing And Work... May 2026

: McCoy begins with an in-depth exploration of fungal biology, taxonomy, and the historical impact of fungi on human evolution.

The book is structured into sections entitled Expression, Connection, Relation, Collaboration, and Integration, covering everything from biology to social theory. Radical Mycology: A Treatise On Seeing And Work...

by Peter McCoy is a massive, 672-page compendium that serves as both a scientific textbook and a grassroots manifesto. Often hailed as the "Mushroom Bible," it is designed to empower individuals to integrate mycology into their lives for personal, societal, and ecological health. Key Themes and Content : McCoy begins with an in-depth exploration of

: The content is heavily influenced by permaculture design systems , focusing on "regenerative natural mushroom farming". Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing & Working with Fungi Often hailed as the "Mushroom Bible," it is

: A significant portion (nearly half) is dedicated to low-tech, accessible mushroom cultivation. It provides step-by-step instructions for growing mushrooms for food and making medicinal extracts using recycled tools.

: It examines "MycoGnosis," the cultural history of psychoactive fungi, and how mycelial networks can serve as models for designing resilient human societies.

: The text is a leading resource on using fungi to mitigate environmental pollution (mycoremediation) in both home and wilderness settings.