‘Mark Giancaspro has produced a gem of a book. The subject matter could be dry, but he handles it well, drawing on examples from history and popular culture. The wealth of legal works that reference Lord Denning, John Grisham, Hannibal Lecter and The Simpsons (pictured) illustrates his points. The text flows along in a conversational and readable style. [...] Consideration in Contract Law is an unexpected pleasure, written by someone who clearly knows their subject. It is a mix of legal history, theory and practical application, presented in accessible and readable prose. Commercial lawyers and academics in related fields may find particular interest, but even non-specialists will find this worth their time.’

- James Hurford, Law Society Gazette,

‘This book provides a lucid and very interesting discussion of a most important aspect of contract law, and one which has undergone a good deal of, often contested, mutation over time. The value of seeing doctrine in its historical perspective is once more vindicated.’

- Richard Austen-Baker, Lancaster University, UK,

‘References to art, history, and pop culture sit comfortably alongside impressive scholarly research in Giancaspro’s illuminating and insightful account of the origins, functions, and significance of consideration. This work is as far from a dry academic textbook as it is possible to imagine – and all the better for it.’

- Catherine Mitchell, University of Birmingham, UK,