Planet Fungi: A Photographer's Foray Hardcover – September 8, 2026

“A stunning exploration of a hidden world." — Merlin Sheldrake, bestselling author of Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our WorldsPlanet Fungi: A Photographer's Foray is a feast for the eyes, with stunning imagery and pioneering explorations by Stephen Axford, whose breathtaking research and photography has been featured on Netflix, the BBC, and National Geographic. It was a chance encounter in the forest with a purple mushroom that completely changed photographer Stephen Axford's view of the world. He became obsessed with documenting the largely unexplored kingdom of fungi and, alongside his partner, Catherine Marciniak, capturing the beauty and diversity of fungi in some of the most remote regions on Earth. This book showcases the full-color brilliance of rarely seen species of fungi, including bioluminescent mushrooms, hidden and even microscopic species, and chance encounters across several different continents. From glowing mushrooms in ancient forests to bizarre, alien-like forms, these extraordinary organisms will challenge how you see the natural world.Nature lovers, science buffs, mushroom foraging enthusiasts, foodies, photographers, and those interested in the healing and therapeutic properties of fungi will all find something to love in the fascinating discoveries of Planet Fungi. Read more