A review of: “Biophosphates and their Analogues; Synthesis, Structure, Metabolism and Activity. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Phosphorus Chemistry Directed Towards Biology, Lodz, Poland, 8–12 Sept. 1986. Edited by K. S. Bruzik and W. J. Stec. Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Lodz, Poland. (Bioactive Molecules, 3) 1987 xiv + 598 pages. Price: US$155.50/Dfl 350.00. ISBN 0-444-42766-X. Elsevier Science Publishers, P. O. Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Distributor in the U.S.A. and Canada: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc. P.O. Box 1663, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163.”