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Hey, now. So I'm not particularly a big reader (I enjoy a good book but have trouble finding the time) but I was wondering if there is a small collection of scuba related nonfiction that could be considered "essential" reading. Is there something out there I just have to read or that would specifically improve my diving? Thanks.
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Jallen,
There are many many non fiction books that that have been written or will be written which will provide the information to increase your dive knowledge. There is only one way to improve your diving ability and that is quality post certification education and practice- but bear in mind only perfect practice makes perfect diving.
The books recommended by previous posters to this thread are excellent currently available books and are a good place to start. I suspect that once you begin acquiring books and reading them that you will acquire others and all to soon develop a decent diving reference library. A delightful unquenchable life time hobby.
I was a charter member of the Historical Diving Society,(aka HDS) on the founding Board of Directors and the first (and ONLY) "Director of Sport diving." A number of years back in 1993(?) I organized and presented the very first "US Diving Bibliophile meet."
This historical two day Dive Bibliophile event in my CenCal home brought together the major American dive bibliophiles from most western states and via letters and telephone conferences other dive bibliophiles from all over the world. As expected there were many discussions as what constituted a book, pamphlet, a brochure etc; how to collect, preserve and display them. The entire meet agreed that the historical publications were becoming scarce and expensive. Now with the advent of electronic shopping have all but disappeared from the used book market. However, on occasion a great historical book pops up, so I would suggest that you also check E bay and other electronic marketing for historical as well as modern dive books.
Good luck!
SDM