The book "Mycotoxins" edited by I. F. H. Purchase, published in 1974, is a comprehensive compilation of 28 chapters contributed by specialists from various fields, including biochemistry, health protection, and food and drug administration. Each chapter focuses on a specific fungus infection or its toxic products, providing detailed information on their chemistry, pharmacology, and physico-chemical properties. Key topics include aflatoxins, luteoskyrin, ochratoxin A, sterigmatocystin, patulin, sporodermins, ergotism, estrogenic mycotoxins, and others. The book is highly recommended for its detailed coverage of mycotoxins, including their clinical and pathological aspects, and historical background. However, the absence of a detailed index and the lack of specific keywords like "carcinogenicity" or "tumorigenicity" are noted as minor drawbacks.The book "Mycotoxins" edited by I. F. H. Purchase, published in 1974, is a comprehensive compilation of 28 chapters contributed by specialists from various fields, including biochemistry, health protection, and food and drug administration. Each chapter focuses on a specific fungus infection or its toxic products, providing detailed information on their chemistry, pharmacology, and physico-chemical properties. Key topics include aflatoxins, luteoskyrin, ochratoxin A, sterigmatocystin, patulin, sporodermins, ergotism, estrogenic mycotoxins, and others. The book is highly recommended for its detailed coverage of mycotoxins, including their clinical and pathological aspects, and historical background. However, the absence of a detailed index and the lack of specific keywords like "carcinogenicity" or "tumorigenicity" are noted as minor drawbacks.