244 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS collagen cross-linkage theory the changes in the glycosaminoglycan content and the endocrinology of ageing skin.-H. Y. SAan, Ph.D.- American Cyanamid Go. HANDBOOK OF MOISTURE DETER- MINATIONS AND CONTROL, PRIN- CIPLES, TECHNIQUES, APPLICATIONS, Vol. 2, by A. Pande. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1975. XV + 318 pages. Price $33.50. This volume constitutes four of 15 chapters (5 through 8), which will appear in four volumes utilizing con- tinuous pagination. The index will appear in volume 4, thus limiting ac- cess to specific items without the availability of the set. This reviewer has not had access to these other vol- umes. The four chapters of this volume are titled "Electrical and Electronic Methods .... Spectroscopic Methods and Techniques .... Nuclear Methods and Techniques " and "Automatic Control of Moisture." All pages are photo-offset from the original typewriter prepared manuscript. There is no attempt to relate to any specific industrial area, but rather, the examples are taken to illustrate the procedure without concern to the material in which the water is present. Each method description is well-written and explains the princi- ples and procedures without exces- sive detail. For those who want a basic understanding of the multitude of instrumental techniques available, this is very readable and informative. Indeed, solutions to unique indi- vidual problems may become obvi- ous to the reader. Unfortunately, few references after 1965 are to primary sources, but are rather to books or reviews after this date. The extensive refer- ences are mostly earlier than 1965. As stated, this book is an excellent source for any scientist who desires to obtain a good background in all principles of nonchemical water de- termination. It is especially com- mended to anyone having a problem in finding a suitable assay for a sys- tem not amenable to routine pro- cedures.-Jo•N H. Wool)-School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University. PERFUMES, COSMETICS, AND SOAPS, Vol. 1, THE RAW MATEreALS OF PEa- FVMERY, by W. A. Poucher, revised by George M. Howard (Sth Edi- tion). Chapman & Hall, London and John Wiley & Sons, New York. 381 pages. Price $24.00. If this book is not the Bible of the perfume industry, it is at ]east one of its important chapters. This 8th edition of "Poucher's" is a com- plete revision of the earlier perfum- er's classic. It is in consonance with the modern world of the cosmetic. Many new materials have been add- ed, and older obsolete materials have been deleted. A system of cross-referencing links the accepted chemical nomenclature to the terms of present usage. A considerable number of formu- las are presented for floral scents and bouquets. Processes are de- scribed. A few illustrations are pre- sented. All in all, this new edition is rec- ommended as a useful up-to-date reference book.--CI-mSTEa J. DE ZEro --Valjean Corporation, Florida.

JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS 245 THE PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE, AND APPLICATION OF PERFUMES, 8th Ed., Vol. 2, by William A. PoucheL Chapman and Hall, Lon- don, Halsted Press, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1974. VIII + 379 Pages, indexed. Price $24.00. This presentation by Mr. Poucher is concise, neatly outlining some aspects of perfumery. The Cos- inetic Chemist is usually not directly concerned with many of these in the course of his day-to-day responsibil- ity nonetheless, it is worthwhile for him to take time to become acquaint- ed with information of this type. Over the years, various historical sketches have been published. The opening chapter again reviews some of these sketches in brief form. The production of perfume gives an in- sight into methods of manufacturing that are of a passing interest to the cosmetic chemist. Purchase of these materials provides nothing of inter- est. The author's odor classification was originally presented to the Soci- ety when he received the SCC Medal Award in 1954. It is dated, but nevertheless, worthy of atten- tion, since it provides a facet with which most Cosmetic Chemists are unfamiliar. The main thrust of the book deals with the monographs on flower per- fumes. Each flower is defined, as to its source and area of origin. The material concerning odor classifica- tion, production, and the chemistry is minimal, and it is a disappoint- ment that this information has not been more fully developed. The compounding notes are very inter- esting, but dated in today's climate of increasing dependence on syn- thetics. For those who have a limited or have no background at all in per- fumery, it does provide a basic in- sight. The chapters referring to jas- rain, lily, orange blossom, violet, and especially rose, go into more detail and, perhaps, more of this book should have been comprised of similar information. The chapters which deal with fancy perfumes, toilet waters, and soap perfumery do little more than outline a d diti o nal formulations, again, most of which do not have a place in today's creative climate. The chemistry and odor description is once again lacking in these chap- ters. These three chapters do pro- vide, however, information which the Cosmetic Chemist seldom sees. The closing chapters, which are con- cerned with tobacco flavors, floral cachous, incense and fumigants, sa- chets, solid perfumes, and fruit fla- vors provide very little of significant interest. In general, this volume is interest- ing to read. Although not a must to include in one's library, it is worth- while volume that provides informa- tion of value.-losEva H. KRATOCI-I- vI•,--Firmenich Inc. PERFUMES, COSMETICS AND SOAPS, Vol. 3, by W. A. Poucher, revised by G. M. Howard. Halsted Press, New York, N.Y., 1974, 465 pages illustrat- ed, indexed. Price $24.00. The venerable Poucher has not been revised since 1960 the current edition is the 8th edition. The new author tells us that this is a complete revision. Certainly, it is nearly dou- ble in pages. The chapters, 14 alto-