With Margulis and Burhenne's Alimentary Tract Radiology currently out of print, the Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology is the only large all encompassing reference text for gastrointestinal radiologists and interested gastroenterologists. This is the second edition and its predecessor was never far from my hand, especially when a particularly difficult or obscure differential diagnosis was required. While reviewing a book can sometimes be a necessary chore, this is a delight, not least because it is an essential purchase for any aspiring gastrointestinal radiologist.

This large two volume set attempts to cover the whole gamut of gastrointestinal radiology, both luminal and solid organ, in 131 chapters. The editors state their aim …