Whip Books

Although there's loads of information about whips on the internet, nothing beats curling-up with a good book. I have provided links for ordering the book, but all of them can also be ordered from the larger online booksellers.

Whips and Whip Making
by David W. Morgan
Cornell Maritime Press
Centreville, Maryland 21617
ISBN 0-87033-270-8
First published in 1972 (and now on its 10th printing), Morgan's book is considered a classic. Besides whipmaking, you'll find loads of historical information. The appendix contains a reprint of a 1893 British whipmaking guide! Can be ordered from David Morgan
How to Make Whips
By Ron Edwards
Cornell Maritime Press
Centreville, Maryland 21617
ISBN 0-87033-513-8
Written by Ron Edwards of the APWA. Contains a tonage of information, as well as wonderful line drawing by Mr. Edwards. Complete and detailed step-by-step instructions for making a stockwhip, bullwhip and snakewhip. This book is a 'must-have' if you are interested in whips. It's available from the APWA, but can also be ordered from David Morgan or Mike Murphy.

The Bullwhip Book
By Andrew Conway
Greenery Press
1477 Park Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
ISBN 1-890159-18-2

 

Andrew Conway takes-on the difficult task of teaching whipcracking by book. And he does a good job. There is also important information about whip safety and care. This book can be ordered from Greenery Press.

 

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