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Notes: Chapter 12 (pages 607-666) - "Vermillon, scarlet, and crimson: scale insects sources of Anthraquinone dyes", discusses aspects of the dyes from scale insects of the families Dactylopiidae, Kermesidae, Kerriidae, Margarodidae. Some 300 plants and 30 animals (marine molluscs and scale insects) are illustrated and discussed by the author, whose passion for natural dyes, with their colours of unequalled richness and subtlety, has taken her across the globe in search of dye sources and dyers. Botanical /zoological details are given for each source and the chemical structures given for each dye. Dyes employed by different civilisations, identified by dye-analyses, are illustrated and relevant historical recipes and detailed descriptions of dyeing-processes by traditional dyers are quoted and explained in the light of modern science. Other current uses of such colorants e.g.in medicine, colorants for food and cosmetics, are also noted. Although natural dyes have been largely replaced by synthetic dyes, increasing worldwide awareness of the harmful consequences of the pollution resulting from the production and use of some synthetic colorants, has led to a significant revival and renewed interest in natural colorants. As potential renewable resources,natural dyes are an integral part of the major issue of our time -sustainable development. The aim of this book is to provide a scientific background for this important debate.