The book "Mycotoxins" edited by I. F. H. Purchase (1974) is a comprehensive compilation of chapters on toxic fungal products. Twenty-eight contributors, ranging from biochemistry to regulatory units, have contributed to the book. Each chapter focuses on a specific fungus or its toxin, with detailed information on their properties and effects. The book opens with a chapter on aflatoxins by W. H. Butler, which is comprehensive and informative. Another chapter on luteoskyrin, a toxin from Penicillium islandicum, is of interest to cancer researchers. The book also covers other mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A, sterigmatocystin, and patulin, discussing their potential carcinogenicity. The chapter on sporodesmins highlights their toxicity, while the chapter on ergotism, though not directly related to cancer, provides insights into environmental factors affecting fungal outbreaks. The book also includes reviews on various other mycotoxins, such as slaframine, cyclopiazonic acid, and rubrotoxins, which are similar to aflatoxins but not yet proven carcinogens. The book is well-organized, with a detailed index, and is highly recommended for its detailed coverage of mycotoxins. However, the term "carcinogenicity" or "tumorigenicity" could have been more emphasized. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of mycotoxins. The second book, "Cancer Detection and Prevention: Vol. 2, Advances in Tumour Prevention, Detection and Characterization," edited by C. Maltoni (1974), is a substantial volume of 661 pages, containing the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Cancer Detection and Prevention. The book includes lectures, panels, and symposia on various cancer topics, with detailed discussions on detection methods, prevention strategies, and the epidemiology of various cancers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including endoscopic diagnosis, cytological diagnosis, screening campaigns, and immunological diagnosis. While the book is comprehensive and well-organized, some contributions are of modest quality, and the price is high. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of cancer detection and prevention.The book "Mycotoxins" edited by I. F. H. Purchase (1974) is a comprehensive compilation of chapters on toxic fungal products. Twenty-eight contributors, ranging from biochemistry to regulatory units, have contributed to the book. Each chapter focuses on a specific fungus or its toxin, with detailed information on their properties and effects. The book opens with a chapter on aflatoxins by W. H. Butler, which is comprehensive and informative. Another chapter on luteoskyrin, a toxin from Penicillium islandicum, is of interest to cancer researchers. The book also covers other mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A, sterigmatocystin, and patulin, discussing their potential carcinogenicity. The chapter on sporodesmins highlights their toxicity, while the chapter on ergotism, though not directly related to cancer, provides insights into environmental factors affecting fungal outbreaks. The book also includes reviews on various other mycotoxins, such as slaframine, cyclopiazonic acid, and rubrotoxins, which are similar to aflatoxins but not yet proven carcinogens. The book is well-organized, with a detailed index, and is highly recommended for its detailed coverage of mycotoxins. However, the term "carcinogenicity" or "tumorigenicity" could have been more emphasized. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of mycotoxins. The second book, "Cancer Detection and Prevention: Vol. 2, Advances in Tumour Prevention, Detection and Characterization," edited by C. Maltoni (1974), is a substantial volume of 661 pages, containing the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Cancer Detection and Prevention. The book includes lectures, panels, and symposia on various cancer topics, with detailed discussions on detection methods, prevention strategies, and the epidemiology of various cancers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including endoscopic diagnosis, cytological diagnosis, screening campaigns, and immunological diagnosis. While the book is comprehensive and well-organized, some contributions are of modest quality, and the price is high. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the field of cancer detection and prevention.