The Carotenoids Series
edited by G. Britton, S. Liaaen-Jensen and H. Pfander Carotenoids provides an introduction to the fundamental chemistry of these important compounds, detailed accounts of the basic methods used in carotenoid research and critical discussions of the biochemistry, functions and applications of carotenoids. More than twenty years on from the Isler monograph of the same name, this new book series is designed to pass on a wealth of practical experience that has accumulated in recent years.

Carotenoids, Volume 1A: Isolation and Analysis,
Britton G., University of Liverpool, UK / Liaaen-Jensen, S., University of Trondheim, Norway / Pfander, H.P., University of Bern, Switzerland (Ed.)
1995. 360 pages. Hardcover
ISBN 3-7643-2908-4

Carotenoids, Volume 1B: Spectroscopy,
Britton G., University of Liverpool, UK / Liaaen-Jensen, S., University of Trondheim, Norway / Pfander, H.P., University of Bern, Switzerland (Ed.)
1995. 376 pages. Hardcover
ISBN 3-7643-2909-2

Carotenoids, Vol. 2: Synthesis,
Britton G., University of Liverpool, UK / Liaaen-Jensen, S., University of Trondheim, Norway / Pfander, H.P., University of Bern, Switzerland (Ed.)
1996. 384 pages. Hardcover
ISBN 3-7643-5297-3

Carotenoids, Vol. 3: Biosynthesis and Metabolism,
	Britton G., University of Liverpool, UK / Liaaen-Jensen, S., University of Trondheim, Norway / Pfander, H.P., University of Bern, Switzerland (Ed.) 1998. 415 pages. Hardcover ISBN 3-7643-5829-7

NEW : Handbook of Carotenoids,

Britton G., University of Liverpool, UK / Liaaen-Jensen, S., University of Trondheim, Norway / Pfander, H.P., University of Bern, Switzerland (Ed.) 2003. 670 pages. Hardcover ISBN 3-7643-6180-8 Though the Handbook serves as a unique comprehensive reference book on the known carotenoids, it is designed to be used in conjunction with the Carotenoids series. The numbering of carotenoids in the Handbook is the same as that used throughout the Carotenoids volumes. The factual information and practical guidance given in this well received book series ideally complements the information given in the Handbook. It is highly advisable to be familiar with the general methods and precautions for handling carotenoids, and with the isolation and purification strategies and methods as described and evaluated in Vol. 1A, and the principles, application and interpretation of the spectroscopic techniques as described in Vol. 1B, to ensure that the identifications and analyses on which carotenoid work is based are accurate and reliable.

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