The book "Contact, Adhesion and Rupture of Elastic Solids" by D. Maugis offers a comprehensive examination of the physical principles that govern the behavior of elastic materials in contact, adhesion, and fracture. It discusses the theoretical foundations and experimental results that have emerged from decades of research in this field. In particular, the development of the JKR and DMT theories, which describe various aspects of the adhesion of elastic bodies, is explained. These theories are crucial for understanding phenomena such as the sliding friction of rubber on glass and the adhesion of particles in colloidal suspensions. The book is aimed at professionals and students in materials science, physics, and engineering who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind the contact mechanics of elastic materials.