Mycelium Running was our introduction to all things mushroom. It's an entertaining and profound meditation on the importance of fungi to human society. 
 
In this book, Mycology legend, Paul Stamets delves into the evolutionary history of fungi and shows its incredible diversity on Earth. Setting the stage for the mycorestoration revolution, Mycelium Running unveils new methods for growing mushrooms, generating mycelium, and implanting mushroom colonies into the environment. Capitalising on the digestive power of mycelium, this pioneering book shows how to strengthen the sustainability of habitats while providing a multitude of biological benefits. 
 
This book includes mycological projects for children (and kids at heart) and more than 50 full-colour photographs of mushrooms, mycelium, mycotechnology in action, growing techniques, and so on.
 
It provides detailed how-tos for growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms — allies to the immune systems of both humans and our planet. Topics include techniques for germinating spares, transplanting wild mycelium, and creating natural spawn.
 
Pick this book up; it is a fascinating read.
 
This version is a paperback with 256 pages and over 360 colour photographs.
 
This book comes highly recommended by the Eastcoast Mushrooms team.