FIRST Edition! Original 1960 printing. The Golden Book Of Chemistry Experiments The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments, written by Robert Brent and illustrated by Harry Lazarus, is a children's book published in the 1960s that was intended to explain to kids how they could set up a home chemistry lab and conduct simple experiments. Supposedly the US government had the book removed from libraries and banned for sale on the grounds that the projects were too dangerous for its intended audience. For the aspiring chemist who can adhere to the safety precautions, this remains one of the best do-it-yourself chemistry books around. It's an excellent chemistry reference to add to your personal library. This book outlines numerous home chemistry experiments. While the book is intended for chil