The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins

Matsutake mushrooms are one of the most valuable and rare fungi in the world, with a unique ability to nurture trees and grow in challenging environments.

This book delves into the fascinating world of matsutake commerce, exploring the diverse and peculiar worlds of its traders, gourmets, and ecologies.

Through close attention to this small aspect of the vast topic of sustaining life on a fragile planet, The Mushroom at the End of the World offers an original examination into the relationship between capitalist destruction and collaborative survival within multispecies landscapes.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, culture, and commerce, and provides valuable insights into the prerequisite for continuing life on earth.