Volume 1 contains interpretive essays on Hofmann's life, career and artistic importance by Karen Wilkin, Peter Morrin, Paul Moorhouse, Marcelle Polednik, and Juliana Kreinik. Volumes 2 & 3 contain the catalogue, listing 1702 works. Hofmann's painting ledgers (late 1940s - 1966) provided a basis for much of this research, allowing new observations on his paintings and working processes. It also includes an illustrated chronology, an exhibition history, references, a general index with a separate index of paintings, and a list of public collections housing Hofmann's works. Individual catalogue entries include title, date, medium & dimensions, provenace, references, exhibitions, inscriptions, Hoffman Estate number, and Hofmann ledger number.