Doug Bierend

Doug Bierend is an American journalist and author who writes about science, technology and the natural world. In Search of Mycotopia explores the fascinating world of fungi and the diverse community of people who are passionate about mushrooms, from amateur foragers and citizen scientists to researchers working at the frontiers of mycology. Bierend takes readers on a journey through the underground kingdom of fungi, examining how mushrooms and mycelium are being used in applications ranging from medicine and environmental remediation to sustainable materials and psychedelic therapy. The book is both a natural history and a cultural exploration, capturing the growing popular enthusiasm for fungi and the scientific discoveries that are revealing just how important these organisms are to the health of ecosystems and potentially to human civilisation. His audiobooks and books appeal to nature enthusiasts, science readers and anyone curious about the extraordinary hidden world beneath our feet.