Addendum to Sharon's Awesome Book

[brent]

You will find a great deal of info in a good many of the older books. E. J. Tangerman wrote quite a few with the only drawback being the b/w pics. Still, they are easy to see and his knowledge is top of the line. I am NOT downplaying any person.
I happened to find several books, via ebay, concerning carvng. Lots of them are now out of print. If you scan ebay often, you too can come across the older works. It contains info that has been forgotten or overlooked in the newer editions. Don't discard the idea that an old book is useless.
When I first started, I bought every written word I could get my hands on concerning carving. Be surprised by what is not written any longer.Plus, the pics can far out weigh the text.
The works/craftmanship people seem to not want this day and time. I guess Wal-Mart with their knock-off carvings for outdoors and gardens is the popular way to go now.
Soory for rambling.

[Sharon of the Dell]

Brent, thrift stores and used book stores are good sources too for carving books.
I have a couple of E. J. Tangerman's books, one from the thrift store and one I found in my Dad's wood shop after he passed away last year.
As far as the black and white pictures, I like them better for the most part because the shadows show up better.
I even found a neat little carving book from the 1930's on ETSY recently.

[Canopener]

I like the old books as well. My wife used to buy her Father books from Dover books and I just looked at thier site and still sell one of Tangermans. I am guessing they still carry some oldies but goodies if you search around.
Jim