Chapters cover topics relating to the structure of the pitcher plants, their ecology, how they catch prey, animals that live in pitcher plants and other interactions between them and animals. A large chapter describes the Nepenthes species of Borneo; the natural hybrids are discussed and in conclusion there is a chapter on the future of Nepenthes in Borneo. This is a very interesting book about a fascinating type of plant. Numerous colour photographs illustrate the various species.