Overall I found this both an informative and often entertaining work on a less usual subject for an encyclopedia. It will be a useful resource, certainly in school, college, and undergraduate collections and for the general reader.

Reference Reviews

With the current price of gold hitting relative highs, this A–Z encyclopedia is as timely as it is involving. . . . Designed for both the researcher and the general reader, Gold serves both audiences equally well. Though reference works exist on specific aspects of the use of gold, this general treatment is unique and suitable for both public and college and university libraries.

Booklist

Intriguing, surprisingly addictive, and quite likely the only reference work on this topic. Appropriate for larger public and academic libraries and where there is a need/interest

Library Journal