Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition)
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Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition)
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Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition)
Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition) by Merlin Sheldrake takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden world of fungi, revealing their profound influence on our existence and the planet. With over 100 stunning, full-colour images, each page of this spectacular edition immerses you in the vibrant and diverse world of these incredible organisms. This journey through the fungal kingdom is not only mesmerising but also essential for understanding the intricate web of life on Earth.
Fungi are enigmatic organisms that challenge our perception of life. Throughout the book, Sheldrake introduces readers to the myriad ways fungi transform our mental, physical, and ecological landscapes. From their ability to change human consciousness and heal our bodies to their crucial role in addressing environmental challenges, fungi are portrayed as metabolic geniuses and earth-makers critical to life’s processes.
Merlin Sheldrake's expert storytelling unveils the hidden connections that fungi have with various facets of life. The narrative is a rich tapestry woven with scientific discoveries and personal anecdotes, portraying a universe where fungi act as unseen yet vital players. Sheldrake’s passion for the subject is evident as he explains complex biological concepts with remarkable clarity, making the science accessible to all.
Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition) has received numerous accolades. It won the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021 and the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2021, underscoring its significant impact on both the scientific community and general readers. The book has also been celebrated as a Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, The Times, Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, BBC Science Focus and Time Book of the Year.
Praise for the book includes comments from renowned authors and critics:
"Dazzling, vibrant, vision-changing" - Robert Macfarlane
"Gorgeous!" - Margaret Atwood (on Twitter)
"Reads like an adventure story... Wondrous" - Sunday Times
"Urgent, astounding and necessary" - Helen Macdonald
"A magical writer" - Russell Brand
Whether you are a seasoned mycologist, a curious naturalist, or simply looking for a book that will change the way you see the world, Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition) by Merlin Sheldrake offers a breathtaking perspective on how fungi intertwine with every aspect of life. Let this visually stunning and intellectually stimulating book transform your understanding of our planet and the intricate webs that sustain it.
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Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life (The Illustrated Edition) is widely praised as a beautifully written and illustrated work that reveals the fascinating world of fungi. Critics have described it as dazzling, riveting, and mind-boggling, offering a sensory and intellectual pleasure. It's been noted for its ability to completely change the reader's perspective on the natural world and fungi's role within it. The book is deemed a masterpiece of science writing, with observations so interesting and phrasing so lovely that readers are compelled to slow down and absorb its content, inspiring a newfound wonder for the natural world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781847927736
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 197.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 990g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Merlin Sheldrake is a biologist and a writer. He received a Ph.D. in Tropical Ecology from Cambridge University for his work on underground fungal networks in tropical forests in Panama, where he was a predoctoral research fellow of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. He is a musician and keen fermenter. Entangled Life is his first book. www.merlinsheldrake.com Find Merlin on Twitter @MerlinSheldrake And on Instagram @merlin.sheldrake
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