Some Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis

This is one of the best books avaliable for understanding the beauty as well as utility of Organic Synthesis, a science which is also an art. Carruthers' book is in my opinion an excellent book for beginning graduate level.The chapters and the examples are very well chosen to illustrate the elegance of synthetic methods. I especially liked the chapters on oxidations and reductions. Examples of naturals products syntheses are ample and increase the utility of the book. All the references are clubbed together at the end of the book. All in all, a fascinating book for the serious organic chemistry student. However, it could use an update to reflect the new methods and syntheses of the 90's.