Principles of Compiler Design

Alfred V. Aho, Jeffrey D. Ullman; Addison-Wesley, 1977; ISBN 0-201-00022-9.

Also known as the ‘Green Dragon Book’ because of the cover design. One of the best references for anyone interested in the subject of compiler design and development. It is really a great book, especially for self study.

This book has been mentioned in the following pages of the Jargon File: Dragon Book.