Archery: Skills. Tactics. Techniques (Crowood Sports Guides)

Nicely done - goes through the fine points of set up of gear, the trend in technology (and there is a fair amount of technology) and the details that ordinarily have to be gained through hours of instruction. Instruction will still help, naturally, but having this as a guide to prepare will get you started quicker, and if you plan to purchase gear and then get instruction, it may save you a few dollars as well.

A good read before jumping into this sport. Helps to read about this sport as it has many challenges. I generally shoot Barebow. The world of stabilizers and sights just adds to the complexity of a very enjoyable sport.

Good book