The book "Mantle Plumes" offers a comprehensive analysis of the concept of mantle plumes, originally proposed by Morgan in 1971. It examines the role of these deeply rooted, cylindrical regions of hot mantle rock, which are considered a possible cause of hotspot volcanism. With a diameter of about 100-200 km, these plumes rise and generate magma through decompression in the lithosphere, which reaches the surface. The work highlights the various evidence and models used to support the plume hypothesis, including geodetic signals and the chemical composition of hotspot lavas. The authors, Joachim R. R. Ritter and U.R. Christensen, provide a detailed examination of the topic and its relevance across various disciplines of the geosciences.