Books on bow building

[DWT]

I would like to build a bow but not just by ordering a binghams kit. I want to study up on the physics of design before building a cookie cutter type bow. Im not slamming those who have and may go that route but I need to know why on things so I see the big picture. Being an electrician has probably something to do with it. Any recomendations on books or other media would be appreciated.

[Apex Predator]

What kind of bow would you like to build?  Maybe a selfbow, laminated wood bow, or fiberglass laminated bow?

[DWT]

I like the idea of building laminated bows curves and longbows and figured to build a kids bow for the first one. I have all the necsasary shop equipment and have already built a hotbox long enough for a 70" bow.

[John Scifres]

I recommend the Trad Bowyer's Bible and especially the bow design chapter for a good understanding of why bows do what they do.

[moebow]

Jack B Harrison.  "Traditional Bowyer, More Unnecessary Fun."  Covers it all for Lam bows.