A useful archery library should help answer your next question, not leave you staring at a hundred links. This is the starting point for BowStrike's four-part traditional archery resource series. # Shooting and equipment - [Shooting the Stickbow, by Anthony Camera](https://www.3riversarchery.com/shooting-the-stickbow-book-by-anthony-camera.html): a reference covering recurve and longbow equipment, form, aiming and tuning. The linked listing is the third edition; the older Reddit collection described the second. - [3Rivers books and DVDs](https://www.3riversarchery.com/buy/books-dvds): browse instructional formats and read each description before choosing. Check whether a video is a physical DVD rather than assuming it streams. - [Primitive Archer sample articles](https://www.primitivearcher.com/pages/featured.html): a free doorway into the magazine's writing before deciding whether its paid material suits you. # Make the resources work for you Choose one question to investigate: equipment terminology, a repeatable shot routine, or understanding your setup. Keep notes on what you read and what you want to ask a coach. Treat different authors' approaches as approaches to compare, not promises of instant accuracy. New to the sport? [Find a club, range or coach](/directory.html). Written and video instruction can support hands-on learning, but cannot inspect your equipment or watch your shot in person. **Join the discussion:** Which book or video made something click for you? Tell us your bow type, experience level and what it helped you understand. # More in this series - [Learning to Build Bows: Books, Articles and Community Resources](/forum-thread.html?id=7f9582f0-1512-4b78-95c6-393a6562e908) - [Arrow Building and Tuning: A Resource Shelf for Wooden Arrows](/forum-thread.html?id=5f330b71-adb5-4f98-bee4-0a3f70cf8bed) - [Historical and Asian Archery: Where to Begin Your Reading](/forum-thread.html?id=ea82e039-9f7b-4f6a-b40a-a98d083fc7a6) # Sources and updates Inspired by [Cinderella-99 and contributors' traditional archery resource collection](https://www.reddit.com/r/TraditionalArchery/comments/3f0vxq/a_comprehensive_list_of_resources_for_traditional/), with additional research from the original resource sites linked above. BowStrike's descriptions are original; the linked creators retain their own work. Links checked October 6, 2026. Prices, editions, stock and access requirements can change. Please reply with corrections or useful additions.