A splendid new work written by Sandra Berriolo encompasses a great deal of research on Basil (Ocimum) providing an in-depth look at all aspects of this plant that readers could wish for. Ranging from varietal diversity and botanical classification to common names and superstitions to its historical utilization as culinary herb and medicine. The book also considers its cultivation and economy also as an important crop to the region of Liguria. But the text also considers all parts of the world and puts Basil in a truly global context. The book, is about 190 pages long, beautifully illustrated with an A4 format. The preface is by Gerry Delfino and illustrations by Rosanna Biaghetti. The book is due to be released in September 2003 and is certain to be a great success. Published by Delfino Mora, Albenga. For more information: www.scriptalibri.it