Here we present books on the subject of archery, as well as other German-language literature and guides.
Many of these books can of course also be found at your chosen archery retailer.
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Urte Paulus | The Big Book of Archery
The essential basic textbook for all archers is finally here! This book provides archers of every level and discipline with the tools they need to improve their own shooting. From getting acquainted with the equipment to learning a healthy, energy-saving, and successful shooting technique, to effective training and optimal competition preparation. Whether you're a beginner, recreational archer, competitive archer, or coach, whether traditional or modern: everyone can get exactly what they need from this truly comprehensive book.
For beginners, this book contains special chapters that provide a beneficial introduction and enable them to filter out from the many well-intentioned pieces of advice from others what is useful and suitable for themselves.
For those who are curious, the entire standard shooting sequence, which is suitable for all bow classes, is explained in great detail (including explanations) and clearly illustrated with photos.
For advanced shooters who lack professional support from trained coaches, it offers tips on how to train and analyze themselves, plan their training, or tune their equipment. This book offers more than 1,000 exercises for learning and improving shooting, mental strength, stamina, coordination, and adaptability.
For coaches, this book is a valuable all-round knowledge base, from a dedicated chapter for beginners to sophisticated competition training under challenging conditions for competitive shooters. It is highly practice-oriented and packed with exercises with accompanying explanations and special tips for the coach.
The author, Urte Paulus, is a coach trainer, instructor, and multiple World and European Longbow Champion. She shares her extensive experience on how to learn archery and how to improve while having fun and enjoying it. Here, the secrets of successful archery are finally explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Manfred Herrmann | 3D Archery
3D archery on the course presents the archer with a whole series of additional challenges.
Body positions made difficult by the terrain, steep angled shots, deceptions regarding distance and location of the target zone, as well as a whole series of mental challenges, make 3D archery a unique discipline in archery.
This manual introduces archers to the unique challenges of 3D archery on the range and covers the topics listed below. It is suitable for all archers who already have a basic understanding of archery techniques or are currently learning them.
Contents: General information on 3D archery; Safety rules and tips for smooth and enjoyable shooting; The stance in the field; The angled shot; Ballistics and mental factors; Distance perception and distance estimation; "Aiming" at 3D targets; Finding the hit zone and aiming point; Weather and terrain influences; Other mental factors in 3D archery; Training tips for 3D archery.
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Manfred Herrmann | Better archery with mental training
Archery is a mental skill. The shooting technique, honed over countless hours of practice, and the finely tuned equipment can only be effective if the mental setup is also right.
This book introduces the basics of mental training and supports the development of individual mental training through various tasks.
The topic of gold fear is also explained towards the end of the book, and it is shown how one's own gold fear can be understood and overcome with the help of the methods and connections taught beforehand.
“Better Archery with Mental Training” is primarily aimed at active archers, but is also an interesting book for anyone else interested in mental training, as the relevant principles and exercises can easily be applied to other topics.
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Manfred Herrmann | Intuitive: Archery with Heart & Brain
This book contains everything the intuitive archer needs. They learn which bows are suitable, the key differences, and what to look for when purchasing. It continues with a detailed guide to arrows, including calculating spine for a customized setup and instructions for the raw shaft test. Of course, all essentials such as brace height, personal draw weight, string selection, and nocking point positioning are also explained.
The second half of the book explains in detail a useful basic technique for intuitive archery, addressing the individual parts of the shooting sequence separately. The archer learns how different aspects can affect the shot and, by understanding the "basic principles of archery," is able to find their own individual, effective shooting style. Further tips for effective training are included, as well as five "miracle exercises" that will help the intuitive archer on their path.
The book concludes with answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Manfred Herrmann | Meditative archery as a path
This book is aimed at active archers who wish to embrace meditative archery. Whether this is motivated by the desire to improve their shooting pattern or by the primary motivation to learn and practice meditation is irrelevant. In meditative archery, we ultimately find something that goes far beyond the fulfillment of the expectations for which we originally began.
There's no need to learn a new shooting technique or use specific equipment for meditative archery. Any form of archery can also be used for meditative archery.
Meditative Archery as a Path explains how this can be achieved. Archery is explained both as a form of concentration and mindfulness meditation, taking a straightforward approach that doesn't push toward any particular religious or spiritual direction. Terms often associated with meditation, such as enlightenment, serenity, and expectation, are also addressed without any moral or religious overtones.
The same applies to competitive archers. Meditative archery and the decision to become a competitive archer are not mutually exclusive.
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Manfred Herrmann | 9 Treasures for Intuitive Bow People
If we have hit a shot at a certain distance and at a certain angle many times while intuitively archery, but still miss again and again, then only our head can be to blame.
"Just shoot" is the most common advice shooters hear. But this "just shoot" approach often fails.
That's why this book focuses solely on the mental aspects of archery.
It humorously shows the reader how their own thoughts can influence the shot and, of course, also shows ways and means of dealing with this challenge in a meaningful way.
This book is aimed at both new and experienced archers.
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Manfred Herrmann | Intuitive Archery
This book contains everything the intuitive archer needs. They learn which bows are suitable, the key differences, and what to look for when purchasing. It continues with a detailed guide to arrows, including calculating spine for a customized setup and instructions for the raw shaft test. Of course, all essentials such as brace height, personal draw weight, string selection, and nocking point positioning are also explained.
The second half of the book explains in detail a useful basic technique for intuitive archery, addressing the individual parts of the shooting sequence separately. The archer learns how different aspects can affect the shot and, by understanding the "basic principles of archery," is able to find their own individual, effective shooting style.
Further tips for effective training are included, as well as five "miracle exercises" that will help the intuitive archer on their journey. The book concludes with answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Manfred Herrmann | Intuitive Archery for Beginners
While intuitive archery has enjoyed increasing popularity in recent years, it is still far from being a mainstream sport. As a result, many people who are fundamentally interested in the sport lack access to it.
This book provides newcomers with basic knowledge about getting started with intuitive archery.
A possible basic technique, basic information on the mental aspects, and of course the necessary equipment are explained.
Of course, safety is not neglected either.
Suggestions for building your own targets and arrow catches round out the booklet.
Furthermore, common misunderstandings are clarified – such as the false equation of intuitive and traditional as well as instinctive archery.
The book is addressed directly to the reader, using the informal "you" that archers commonly use. The individual chapters are structured around questions that new archers frequently ask themselves in practice. This does not convey a single, all-encompassing "truth," but rather those things that have proven necessary and useful for many beginners in practice, without overwhelming them with too much and overly complicated theory right from the start.
Changes from the 1st edition: The chapter "A Brief History of Archery" has been added. The appendix now includes the short story "The Huntress," as well as a sample chapter from "Intuitive Archery - The Art of Not Getting in Your Own Way."
Some minor changes to the content were made.
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Peter O. Stecher | Legends in Archery: Adventurers with Bow and Arrow
Peter O. Stecher shares adventures, anecdotes, and facts about the history and development of traditional archery in a conversational tone and with a wink.
From the classics of bow and arrow literature, he distills thoughtful tips and interesting facts from an era of legendary archers
From the brothers Maurice and Will Thompson, the fathers of bowhunting, to Byron Ferguson, the most famous archer of our time, the story comes full circle. PO Stecher gives his readers the feeling of chatting about old friends around the campfire in 192 pages with 120 illustrations.
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Peter O. Stecher | BOWMAN - BLOODY HORN
In the Austrian Alps, a white ibex is poached with an arrow. Chief Inspector Höllrigl hires the archer "Bowman" Thomas Dorn as a bow and arrow expert, and a deadly adventure begins. Vegetarian Höllrigl and hunter Dorn delve ever deeper into the secrets of ancient superstitions and murderous dealings. The trail of blood leads "Bowman" down a path of violence and into the clutches of international gangs. The hunt begins. A fight that never ends. A thrilling novel that addresses current topics such as nature, law, animal welfare, poaching, organized crime, alternative medicine, mysticism, religion, and magic. Bowman Dorn embarks on a journey that will determine his destiny and reveal his past. BOWMAN - Bloody Horn is the first volume of the Bowman trilogy and a complete adventure thriller!
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Peter O. Stecher | BOWMAN - Mission
In the second volume of the BOWMAN trilogy, Dr. Arda Develdt sends Thomas Dorn on a dangerous mission.
The Austrian archer is tasked with combating internationally organized poaching of endangered species on behalf of the UNODC. The bloody trail of the freighter Czarina Laurente leads him to Korea. In this thrilling adventure, Bowman Dorn and the young marine biologist Carol Greener battle murderous enemies and uncover the secret of the extraordinary Suneyo sisterhood. How powerful is the enemy? Who is truly pulling the murderous strings in the unscrupulous trade in ivory, rhino horn, and taxidermy?
The hunt continues!
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German-language non-fiction books and literature on the subject of bows
alphabetically ordered by authors
Adam Karpowicz / Ottoman Composite Bow
Construction and design
The Ottoman bow combines the highest performance and beauty and is considered the pinnacle of the art of bow making.
Adam Karpowicz describes the origin, function, and performance of these bows. He draws on his many years of experience in building exact replicas, historical sources, and the examination of surviving originals.
For anyone interested in ancient crafts, he offers detailed instructions on the design and construction of these bows, as well as their decoration. His target audience is experienced bow makers or craftspeople who are already familiar with the terminology and fundamentals of bowmaking.
Everything you need to know to recreate the famous Turkish composite bows can be found in this book:
The necessary background knowledge and detailed building instructions with many color illustrations.
--> German edition of "Ottoman Turkish Bows - Manufacture & Design".
Adam Swoboda | Archery with the thumb ring
How does that work - shooting with a thumb ring - and the arrow is on the right side?
In this book, you'll learn what you need to consider when practicing this special, traditional shooting technique: how to stand, grip and draw the bow, and methods of aiming and releasing—all tested by the author.
Traditional archery with Asian bows has been gaining increasing interest in recent years. However, we still know little about the ancient archery techniques, and buyers of reflex bows are often unsure how to handle this type of bow.
This book by Adam Swoboda fills this gap excellently. The author has studied the original sources and interpreted them in a way that is understandable for modern readers. This extremely difficult task required a thorough understanding of the equipment, as well as a profound knowledge of archery acquired through many years of practice.
In addition to detailed descriptions of reflex bows, the book includes information on the archer's stance when shooting, the correct grip, and methods of release. It also covers methods of aiming, which is often the most difficult art to learn.
A book that every archer should have in their collection!
Al Henderson | Understanding archery means winning
Published in the late 1970s, this is one of the most important books ever written about archery and its mental side.
Valuable tips for your own coaching, regardless of the type of bow.
Boris Ludz | Exercises and Games for the Traditional-Intuitive Archer: Volume 1
Bogen-Abenteuer offers courses, workshops, and seminars in archery and bow making for children, teenagers, and adults. The focus is on traditional, intuitive archery, meaning archers train their hand-eye coordination without additional aids (such as a sight). This book brings together games and exercises that have been accumulated and proven effective over the course of Bogen-Abenteuer's work. The book thus offers a mix of technical refinement and playful elements, ensuring the joy of archery is always present. The content of the book is supplemented by detailed descriptions of the movement sequences used in intuitive and meditative archery, creative projects, and technical terms used in this sport.
Boris Ludz | Exercises and Games for the Traditional-Intuitive Archer: Volume 2
Bogen-Abenteuer (owner Boris Ludz) offers courses, workshops, and advanced training in traditional, intuitive archery. The focus is on meditative, therapeutic, and experiential archery. Exercises and games have been developed as part of this work, which are now continued in Volume 2. This volume includes new games that train concentration, technique, mindfulness, and self-awareness. It also includes chapters on horsebow shooting, creative projects, and texts on archery.
Boris Ludz | The best trick shots for the traditional-intuitive archer
The book The Best Trick Shots for the Traditionally Intuitive Archer contains 35 instructions for trick shots, each accompanied by a black-and-white sketch. All you need is some manual dexterity, archery practice, and, of course, the desire and enthusiasm to land the perfect shot. The Hangman Shot involves cutting a rope, a shot at an axe splits an arrow shaft (Damned Axe), and the Coin Trick requires precision. Many more tricks await you.
Boris Ludz | Grip techniques in traditional archery
Archery is widespread around the globe. In the modern world, the bow is primarily used as a sporting instrument, in Olympic competitions with targets or traditionally in 3D archery courses. For indigenous peoples, bows and arrows served as status symbols or as a deterrent, and they were also used for hunting and thus to ensure survival in the wild. Thus, different cultures, with their bows and their various uses, have developed a multitude of grip techniques. Some have only been handed down historically, while others have become established. This variety of grip techniques makes it clear: there isn't just one way to shoot a bow. It makes you want to experiment and see what you like.
Boris Ludz | Archery and Mindfulness
This book combines intuitive archery with the relaxation technique of mindfulness. Mindfulness points the way to a state of inner peace and contentment, helps you let stressful thoughts and feelings pass, and remains able to act. Mindfulness describes a specific form of attention control in which you focus on the experiences you experience in the present moment. This means that your attention is directed to the present, the here and now, to what you are currently perceiving, feeling, thinking, and doing, without becoming entangled in memories or future planning.
Byron Ferguson | Become the Arrow
CHAPTER 1: Become the Arrow What is Become the Arrow? Why barebow shooting? Why I shoot a longbow CHAPTER 2: The Become the Arrow Shooting System Barebow shooting Shooting the modern barebow method Stance Posture Breath control Bow hand and bow arm Bow shoulder Anchor Head position Choosing the aiming point Setting the cant Visualising the trajectory / mental projection Digression: We don't judge distances as well as we think Visualising shots Howard Hill and his "split vision" method Pacing Release CHAPTER 3: Training and shooting style / form exercises Mental exercises Muscle memory CHAPTER 4: Tuning Draw height Bare stock tuning Setting the nocking point Shooting with a fletched stock Fine tuning Shooting problems Broadhead or field point? Does elevation affect tuning CHAPTER 5: Bowhunting Tide tables and moon phases Best time for deer Before daybreak in the stand? Big Deer Location of the Stand Wild Drive The Moment of Truth Hunting from the Ground Hunting in the Streambed Deer Body Language Scouting a New Territory Lost Blood Trail Broadhead Design Five Priorities of Bowhunting Flying Elk Action The Power of a Bear The Most Common Bowhunting Mistakes CHAPTER 6: Frequently Asked Questions CHAPTER 7: How to Build a Longbow CHAPTER 8: Children's Hospital Benefit
Charles E. Grayson | The Charles E. Grayson Collection
One of the largest collections of bows, arrows and accessories from around the world was assembled by Charles Elbert Grayson (1910-2009) on numerous travels and is now housed in the Museum of Anthropology at the University of Missouri.
This illustrated book presents for the first time around 300 of the collection's most interesting pieces in large-format photos and detailed descriptions.
Arranged according to the major world regions and with introductions to the historical, cultural and technological context.
A short biography depicts the life of Charles E. Grayson. A wonderful picture book, a source of inspiration for bow makers, and a reference work for archers and scholars.
Clemens Richter | The Arrow into Nothingness
In his third book on the Western Way of Archery, Clemens Richter once again tells an authentic story with many parables and examples from his own experience. All of these lead to the core of the Western Way—to the true goal—to perfect awareness—into the Now.
Daniel J. Schölz | The Red Dot: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Archery
"The Red Dot - A Beginner's Guide to Practical Archery" is a book for people who want to get started with traditional archery. From shooting technique, mental attitude toward the target, equipment, target selection, the sporting aspects of traditional archery, and much more, this book contains everything you need to get started.
But this book isn't just helpful for beginners. By presenting the shooting technique adopted by Ki Sik Lee and adapted to traditional archery, which is taught by the Archery Academy (tm), even more experienced archers can refine their technique and discover aspects that will have a positive impact on their shooting pattern.
Dean Torges | On the Trail of the Osage Bow
Dean Torges, a renowned bow maker in the USA, has channeled his love of simple wooden bows into this book. We accompany him through the process of selecting the trunk, felling and splitting, processing the staves, steaming, straightening, and drying. We peer over his shoulder at every step, gaining valuable insights and tips.
Bow making is not a dry instruction manual here, but an exciting process, a story that begins with the planning of a hunting trip, continues in Dean's workshop, and ends with the description of the hunt in Canada.
With many loving drawings by Jan Adkins.
Dietmar Vorderegger | The Big Arrow Book for Technical Archery
This new book is specifically aimed at technical archers, from barebows to Olympic recurves and compound bows. Its pages contain everything you need to know about arrows.
After the first book “The Big Arrow Book for Traditional Archery” by Dietmar Vorderegger and Thomas Meine, Christian Beck was brought on board as another co-author and specialist in the technical area.
Dietmar Vorderegger | The Big Arrow Book for Traditional Archery
Basics - The parts of the arrow - Ballistics and trajectory - Arrow weight and much more - Spine and spinning - The spine of an arrow - Spine measurement and much more - Components of an arrow and much more.
Dietmar Vorderegger | School of Traditional Archery - Expanded Edition
Traditional archery is also undergoing change. Techniques and methods are constantly improving. With this book, Dietmar Vorderegger takes this into account. The new, completely revised Version II attempts to present the current state of the art in this sport in a simple and understandable way for all target groups, from beginners to competitive archers. From the wealth of topics in traditional archery, this book covers just one area: shooting with traditional bows and the associated shooting technique. Beginners can learn to shoot step by step in 25 beginner exercises. Coaches and instructors thus have a tool at hand that teaches newcomers the correct technique in a targeted and straightforward manner. But even experienced archers can refine their technique with many additional exercises, identify mistakes, and correct them. And the experts and competitive archers among the traditional archers receive instructions on how to view and practice archery as a competitive sport.
Dietmar Vorderegger | Traditional Archery: Basics and Practice
Traditional archery is—as strange as it may sound—the newest archery discipline. Since the 1980s, this form of archery has evolved rapidly. Both archery equipment manufacturers and archers have become increasingly better since then. This book attempts to reflect this. The current state of traditional archery is presented in four major sections. The "bow" ranges from common bows and arrow types to shooting and aiming techniques and training for individual techniques. Dietmar Vorderegger deliberately addresses a broad target audience. Beginners will find the most important information here, and experts have a comprehensive source of information at their fingertips to improve their theory and practice.
Dietmar Vorderegger | Traditional Archery: Error Analysis and Correction
Traditional archery is—as strange as it may sound—the newest archery discipline. Since the 1980s, this variant of archery has developed rapidly and has become one of the most booming archery disciplines. The focus, however, remains the act of shooting itself. It's not easy to hit the target exactly where you want. This book attempts to provide guidance on how to learn to shoot better by periodically checking yourself or having yourself checked. The author deliberately addresses archers who have already reached a certain level. The analysis methods range from self-analysis to the analysis of a friend or trainer to technical aids.
Dietmar Vorderegger | Aiming with traditional bows
Correct and accurate aiming is one of the most important things in archery. This book is intended to demonstrate the various targeting techniques available. However, it is also intended to help each reader become aware of their own aiming skills. Only if I know how I actually do it can I improve through proper practice. Ultimately, the choice of which method to use is up to each individual. In my opinion, all targeting methods are equally valid. However, they all have two things in common: They require proper shooting technique, and mastering them requires a lot of practice.
Dietmar Vorderegger | Traditional Archery: The 50 Best Tips for Beginners
This book is deliberately aimed only at beginners in traditional archery. Its 50 chapters clearly cover all topics of interest and importance to newcomers. These topics range from equipment (bow and arrows) to shooting and aiming techniques and safety regulations.
Dietmar Vorderegger | Traditional Archery: Aiming Technique
Although traditional archery—as strange as it may sound—is the newest archery discipline, it has been subject to constant change since its inception. Since the 1980s, this variant of archery has evolved rapidly and has become one of the most booming archery disciplines. This applies to both equipment and shooting and aiming techniques. The focus of this book is how to align the arrow before firing so that it hits the target. Instructions are provided for a total of 11 aiming methods. The author addresses all archers, from beginners to experts. Everyone has to aim, whether with their brain or an aid. And, of course, everyone wants to hit the target.
E. Mylius | Archery / Boomerang Throwing
In the series: Edition Arcofact - Classics of Archery Literature as a facsimile reprint of the circa 1920 edition. For a long time, this paperback was virtually the only German-language guide to archery and accessories. Lovingly designed.
Edgar Wallace | The Green Archer
The Green Archer is once again haunting the old English castle of Garre Castle. The new owner – Abel Bellamy – can only laugh at this haunting… "The Green Archer," written in 1923, is not only one of the best-known, but also one of the better crime novels by the once immensely popular Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932). Of course, the story is simply preposterous, even ridiculous. The avenger's explanation behind the archer's mask for his disguised activities is simply idiotic, but even today, it still moves the viewer when a ghostly figure lurks through an old castle. Today, the nostalgia factor makes up for it – and the character of Abel Bellamy, with whom Wallace has truly created a scumbag, sticks in the mind!
Ekkehard Höhn | The liberated shot
Target panic has many faces – but it always prevents you from shooting your bow as well as you could. Ekkehard Höhn, who suffers from it himself, has developed concrete instructions and thus rediscovered the joy of harmonious shooting.
Ekkehard Höhn, Karl H. Hörnig | Traditional Tuning
For a perfect shot, the bow, arrow and string must fit together and be tailored to the archer's shooting style.
With optimally coordinated components, a better hit rate can be achieved—shooting is simply more fun. The authors offer self-help instructions and also illuminate the theoretical background.
Eugen Herrigl | Zen in the Art of Archery
Like few other Europeans, Eugen Herrigel has penetrated the spirit and practice of Zen not only intellectually but also through his own experience. With his world-renowned "Zen in the Art of Archery," he created a standard work of Western Zen literature, the reading of which has become a pivotal experience for countless artists, intellectuals, and seekers on the spiritual path.
Eugen Herrigel worked as a philosophy professor in Japan in the 1920s and began intensive training in the art of archery with the Shado master Awa in 1926. Herrigel's book of the same name recounts an experience that would change his life forever. It is an authentic account that reveals more about the Japanese mentality and spiritual training than any mere informational guidebook ever could. It conveys in a unique way what Zen practice is all about.
Eva Halat | Modern scrimshaw
History, Instructions, Gallery: Scrimshaw is a dotting and scratching technique used primarily on natural materials such as fossilized ivory, horn, and bone. It has its roots in the tradition of 18th-century whalers. This book briefly explores this history and offers detailed instructions for modern scrimshaw techniques. A large gallery section presents current works by international artists. This is the first German-language book on this subject!
Feliks F. Hoff | Kyudo: The Art of Japanese Archery
Kyudo: The comprehensive book on Japanese archery in German. F. Hoff describes bows, arrows, equipment, and the fundamentals in great detail. He explains shooting techniques and training methods, as well as special forms of traditional archery. Prof. Inagaki offers important advice on correcting mistakes and provides valuable insights into the spiritual background of Kyudo. Japanese archery!
Flemming Alrune, Wulf Hein, Jürgen Junkmanns, Boris Pantel, Holger Riesch, Achim Stegmeyer, Ulrich Stehli, Konrad Vögele, Jorge Zschieschang | The Bow Maker's Book
European bow making from the Stone Age to the present day.
Using various bow types from European history, from the Mesolithic to the present day, bow makers and practicing archaeologists provide concrete and detailed instructions for bow making. Numerous illustrations, drawings, and measurements allow interested parties to make promising initial attempts or provide templates for historically accurate replicas. Bow designs include: Stone Age bow, Viking bow, English longbow, Alemannic longbow, and modern laminated longbow.
There are also articles on Neolithic arrows, instructions for making flint tips, information on different types of bow wood and adhesives, and a glossary of relevant terms from archery and bow making.
G. Fred Asbell | Instinctive Shooting 1
"Instinctive shooting" refers to shooting without conscious aiming. The necessary hand-eye coordination is acquired through training. Fred Asbell, a well-known bowhunter and author with over 30 years of experience, presents his style of shooting.
G. Fred Asbell | Instinctive Shooting 2
The second book on this subject, which describes some aspects in more detail and delves into the specific characteristics and differences between longbows and recurves. Asbel demonstrates how the modern compound bow can also be used instinctively. Several hunting stories round out the book.
G. Fred Asbell, Tim Baker, Paul Cornstock, Dr. Bert Grayson, Jim Hamm, Al Henrin, Jay Massey, Glen Parker | The Bible of Traditional Bowmaking Volume 2
Volume 2 of the four-volume American standard work on traditional bowmaking and arrows around the world.
Contents Vol. 2: Plank Bows | Eastern Woodland Bows | Prehistoric European Bows | Composite Bows | Wood Bending | Recurve Bows | Bowstrings | Steel Tips | Quivers and Accessories | Finishing and Grips.
Günther Bach | The Horn of the Hare
The 1st volume of the Archer series by Günther Bach
A rainy weekend on an island, a man missing, a house broken into, puzzles, and hidden clues. A calm narrative yet as gripping as a crime thriller. This novel is about the fascination of archery and how it can change people.
Günther Bach | Arrows in the Fog
... or "The Hair of the Turtle"
2nd volume of the archer series by Günther Bach
A sequel to Günther Bach's novel "The Hare's Horn." This novel is once again about the fascination of archery, and of course, about life, which is constantly changing. Especially when a woman comes into play...
Günther Bach | Against the Current
3rd volume of the archer series by Günther Bach
"He who wants to reach the source must swim against the current," as the Chinese proverb says. Günther Bach's third archer novel continues the story of Rolf and Erhard in the Canadian forests.
Günther Bach | The Invisible Target
4th volume of the Archer series by Günther Bach
Günther Bach's fourth Archer novel is about goals. Is there a target too big to hit? And our own goals – sometimes we have them clearly in mind, sometimes strangely blurred, and sometimes they turn out to be wrong once we've achieved them. But even then, we keep going, because behind every achieved goal, a new one awaits us.
Günther Bach | The Horn of the Hare
English edition of the novel "The Hare's Horn." Plot: A rainy weekend on an island, a man's disappearance, a house break-in, puzzles, and hidden clues. A calm narrative yet as gripping as a crime thriller. This novel is about the fascination of archery and how it can change people.
Günther Kuhr | 111 Reasons to Love Archery
A declaration of love enriched with stories and anecdotes from the Stone Age to the present day.
Archery is a hot trend. More and more people are becoming captivated by the aesthetics of this fascinating sport and experiencing a sense of relaxation from the stresses of everyday life in nature. Hardly any other sport offers such a diverse range of activities for children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. They all come together in one big family, fueled by passion, enjoyment, and ambition.
In 111 REASONS TO LOVE ARCHERY, Günter Kuhr tells 111 stories about this aesthetic sport with its multifaceted disciplines, ranging from Japanese archery, horseback riding, archery running, and traditional archery to Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Günter Wetzler | Crossbow Shooting
This standard work on modern crossbow shooting describes the various crossbow types and explains how to use them safely for sport and recreational use. The book provides beginners, hobbyists, and competitive shooters with many useful tips on purchasing and maintaining the equipment, zeroing in, and the diverse competition possibilities.
H. Seehase, R. Krekeler | The Feathered Death
The unbroken myth and fascination of the English longbow, which continues to this day, is based primarily on the role it played on the medieval battlefields of Europe, especially in England and France, where it demonstrated its dominant function as a feared weapon for centuries. In addition to detailed battle descriptions, anecdotes, marginal notes, and excursuses offer diverse information on the archers' equipment and clothing, technique and training, and their gradually changing significance. Numerous historical illustrations and a timeline accompanying the text provide additional information and orientation.
Heinz Binder | I am the center
The author Heinz P. Binder developed the concept of therapy-supported meditative archery. One goal of this is personal growth through self-awareness in archery. He utilizes various possibilities for the interplay of "inner" and "outer": Gestalt therapy, meditation, qigong, among others. He supports his theoretical explanations with personal accounts and experiences in Nepal.
Henry Bodnik | Instinctive Archery with Henry Bodnik
From early childhood, Henry Bodnik held a bow and arrow in his hands and followed the path of the archery. In his youth, he stalked through the forests of his homeland, following in the footsteps of Native Americans, always carrying his bow and arrow. Instinctive archery had a significant influence on his life. Through his uncompromising dedication to archery and his use of it as a guiding principle throughout much of his life and actions, he was able to achieve a high level of knowledge and skill. The goal of this book and his seminars is to teach you this instinctive archery in a simple and direct way, while providing fun and enjoyment.
Hillary Greenland | Practical Handbook for Traditional Archers
The essential introductory reading for traditional newbies! By Hilary Greenland
Traditional bows are bows whose design and shape have a long tradition and which do not require any sights or stabilizers.
These include so-called primitive bows in stone age design, but also the famous English longbow, as well as the American flatbow and the simple recurve bow.
From the content:
Which traditional bow?
How do I make my arrows?
How do I make my tendon?
Tuning the equipment - Tuning
How do I build a simple bow?
Bow models
Horn thumb ring
Hilary Greenland is an experienced bow maker and member of the English Bow Makers Guild.
Holger Richter | The Horn Bow Crossbow (New revised and expanded edition 2017)
Occasionally, you can still spot them in museums today: crossbows with a thick, dark bow, with protruding fibers, which often leads visitors to initially assume they're made of wood. But beneath this inconspicuous surface lies a masterpiece of bowmaking, a composite of upright horn strips and several layers of animal sinew embedded in glue.
The crossbows and bow fragments documented in this volume form the last remaining bridge to the past, as knowledge of their manufacture has long been lost. Numerous detailed photographs, design drawings, measurements, and historical illustrations not only provide a good dating aid, but also provide rich visual material, allowing anyone interested in history and technology to experience the impressive performance of the hornbow crossbow with a realistic replica.
With an appendix in English.
Holger Riesch | Bow and arrow in the Roman Empire
Reflex bows, longbows, arrows, quivers, and accessories were part of archery in Roman times. Archaeological finds and ancient image and text sources allow us to gain an understanding of the equipment and its practical use in sports, combat, and hunting.
Romans, Orientals, Greeks, Celts, Germanic tribes, Sarmatians and Huns – how these different elements of the bow weapon complemented each other in a unique way in the Roman Empire is presented comprehensively in book form for the first time.
There are considerable gaps in documentation and information regarding archery in Roman times. This volume is the first to present a work that not only compiles the relevant finds and evidence and presents the current state of research. It also assembles the various pieces of the mosaic into a complete picture and offers further suggestions for interpretation. This provides new impetus for further research and provides the interested layperson with a wealth of illustrative material.
This comprehensive work serves the academic demands of historical research as well as the thirst for knowledge of archers, bow makers, and historical reenactors, providing readers with many new and often surprising insights. Anyone interested in bows and arrows during the Roman Imperial period now has the comprehensive standard work on the subject they have long desired.
The cover illustration was created by illustrator Roland Warzecha.
The standard work for anyone interested in Roman times!
James Dickey | River Cruise
Amidst the gloomy, craggy landscape, narrator Ed and his friends are reduced to their primitive origins and ultimately confronted with them. The author depicts this encounter with excess and lawlessness in a drastic, brutal, and merciless manner – and the reader, as the fifth participant in the excursion, seems to be right in the middle of it. From this point on, all planning is thrown out the window, control surrendered to higher powers. The river trip has become a battle that Dickey knows how to dramatically stage. Unforgettable is the passage in which Ed crouches in a tall tree in the moonlight, bow and arrow at the ready, aiming at the target with sweaty hands. These are the simplest means by which the tension is generated. And yet they prove more effective than all the orgies of violence in today's psychological thrillers.
Jan-Kevin Vossmann | Archery for Beginners
Archery—who wouldn't immediately think of their first playful encounter with a homemade shooting rod as a child? Or they might remember legendary heroes from antiquity: Odysseus, Robin Hood, or even the feared mounted Mongolian archers of the 12th century. In the Stone Age, the bow was the hunting weapon par excellence in the fight against hunger; 30,000 years have passed since then. Today, those interested in archery often contact clubs because archery looks easier than it actually is.
Jay Kidwell | Insights into instinctive archery
Original title: Instinctive Archery Insights
It's said that archery is 90% mental and 10% technique. "If that's true, why do archery books only focus on technique training and not on the mental aspect?" asks the author. Written by a psychologist and avid archer, Kidwell also addresses the mental side of archery, not just the shooting technique.
He's a university professor and describes this aspect in a very simple way. He shows a system for how to practice. If the shooter follows this system, he'll know exactly what to do in any situation when accuracy is lost.
Jean-Christoph von Oerzten | Balanced Mind
A prerequisite for a high sense of self-worth is self-awareness. The prerequisite for good self-confidence is a positive self-experience. The Balanced Mind Method described in this book—an active meditation technique—offers a profound, positive, physical, and psychological self-awareness with bow and arrow. As archaic tools, they serve as a mirror to our soul. The processes within us become apparent and tangible with maximum clarity, even in the physical world.
The Balanced Mind Method is ideally suited to the specific needs of highly sensitive people. High sensitivity is a personality trait that affects approximately one in five people.
But even "normal" archers will benefit from this book. It presents archery, especially the shooting process, very clearly and comprehensibly explained in clear language, well-structured, and structured in several stages.
Very good instructions for beginners - inspiring suggestions for advanced archers!
Jens Mellies | Fitness for Archers
An important aid for the training of the successful archer. Exercise groups for strength and flexibility (especially in the neck and shoulder area), endurance, coordination, breathing, and mental strength offer the archer the optimal complement. 52 different exercises with 107 illustrations.
Jens Mellies | Don't aim, and you'll hit!
After decades of suppressing his desire, Jens Mellies has finally given in to his passion for archery and embarked on the path of archery. He describes how he taught himself archery largely in a seemingly paradoxical way—oriented toward Zen. It is the account of a self-taught archer who describes a path by which intuitive archery can be learned as a mindfulness exercise. It includes a detailed learning and practice plan. This presentation not only helps beginners find their way, but also provides advanced archers with important tips for the mental aspects of archery.
Jim Hamm | Building a Wooden Bow!: What I Wish I'd Known Before...
How do I make a good bow from a piece of wood?
Jim Hamm was one of North America's most renowned and experienced wooden bow makers. As the author and co-author of ten books, he contributed significantly to the rediscovery of traditional archery. Drawing on his over 40 years of bowmaking experience, Jim Hamm has distilled three simple basic rules in his latest book that will reliably ensure the success of any bowmaking project.
From wood selection to finish—with specific measurements for bows made from different wood species—Jim Hamm teaches exactly what you absolutely need to know—or what you wish you knew when you started making bows.
Johann Baier, Dr. | The Black Prince
Poitiers, September 19, 1356. The men of Edward, the Black Prince, have their backs to the wall. The army of the French King John I has deprived them of any possibility of escape. The vastly outnumbered English are left with only a shameful surrender or a fight to the bloody end. How did it come about that the small Anglo-Aquitanian army had to face battle near the city of Poitiers on that Monday morning? Who were the men who had followed the English heir to the throne on this campaign? How did they manage to prevail against a numerically superior enemy? Why were they able to capture the French king? This book allows the reader to participate in that fateful campaign. For much of it, it lets them see through the eyes of an English officer, witnessing the hardships and successes that this campaign brought to the Black Prince's men, and it shows how the French ultimately forced them to fight at Poitiers. It presents the reader with a vivid picture of that decisive battle, based on facts researched over years.
Johann Baier, Dr. | The Battle of Agincourt
Agincourt on October 25, 1415: A small, exhausted English army, plagued by hunger and dysentery, faces a French force six times its size. And wins a resounding victory. How did this battle come about? Who were the men King Henry V led into France? This book places the reader among the men who faced each other in this battle, allowing them to experience what they felt and endured. Here, the historical facts are given color and life, for not since Shakespeare has this famous medieval battle been written about with such vividness.
Johann Baier, Dr. | Crows over Crecy
France in 1346: The troops of the English King Edward III have crossed the English Channel, and the first major campaign of the Hundred Years' War begins. A few weeks later, the Battle of Crécy will mark one of England's great victories on French soil, laying the foundation for the later glory of the English archers. English archer, Welsh centenary, French standard-bearer, Bohemian crusader – from the perspectives of these and other participants, this is the story of a summer that made history. As exciting as a novel, as informative as a nonfiction book, told in detail and vividly – history comes alive.
Johann Baier, Dr. | Scots Wha Hae
In August 1332, disinherited Scottish lords led a small expeditionary force to Scotland. At Duplin Muir, near the city of Perth, they succeeded in defeating a superior Scottish army through the tactically astute use of English archers. This ushered in a new, heated phase of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
For decades, the English kings Edward I "Longshanks," Edward II, and Edward III attempted to bring the Kingdom of Scotland under their control. The Scottish clans resisted fiercely. Supported by France, they managed to defy the English for many years. Nevertheless, they suffered repeated defeats when well-trained English archers broke up the formations of the Scottish spearmen.
Based on contemporary sources, this book examines the course of the Scottish Wars of Independence in detail. It traces the development of English archers from battlefield underdogs to a respected and decisive branch of the military, which, in these conflicts, developed the strategies that enabled it to dominate the battlefields of Western Europe for the next 150 years.
Johannes Haubner, Dr. | The Power of the Bow
Japanese archers reflected in old woodcuts
In hardly any other country are bows and arrows more interwoven with a people's history and culture than in Japan. Bows were not only used to hunt animals and defeat enemies, but according to popular belief, they were also used to conceive children, heal the sick, drive away demons, ensure good harvests, convey messages from the gods, and predict the future.
Over 190 magnificent and expressive color woodcuts from the 19th century accompany the reader on a journey through Japanese mythology and intellectual history and illustrate historical events.
Archery rituals, competitions, and ceremonies are described, legendary archers are introduced, and their heroic deeds are recounted. A picture and reading book for all lovers of bow and arrow and for all friends of Japanese culture and history.
John C. Williams | Textbook of Archery
In this comprehensive textbook, Olympic and World Champion John C. Williams describes the archer's journey from the first shot to perfect technique. He explains in detail all the essentials about fundamentals, equipment, preparation for the shot, shooting technique, posture and personal error correction, as well as safety while shooting.
Joseph M. Marshall | The Teachings of the Bow and Arrow
In Native American tradition, bow and arrow were more than just tools for hunting or fighting. In the resilience and flexibility of the bow, in the elegance and power of the arrow, in the concentration and patience of the archer - in all of these we find the essential qualities for a powerful, purposeful, and simple life. In his masterpiece The Lessons of the Bow and Arrow, the Sioux Indian of the Lakota tribe, Joseph M. Marshall, uses the central metaphor of the bow and arrow, grants us access to a treasure trove of insights, legends, and incomparable wisdom. In eloquent prose and from the perspective of a tribal elder, Marshall draws on the traditional stories and history of the Lakota as well as his own experiences.
Jürgen Junkmanns | Bow and Arrow
On 432 pages, archaeologist and bow maker Jürgen Junkmanns presents his findings from 20 years of scientific research and practical reconstruction. The result is a standard work on the history of bows and arrows from the end of the Ice Age to the Middle Ages. For the first time, all archaeological finds of bows and arrows in Europe are described and documented in detail. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of bows and arrows.
Judson Roberts & Ruth Nestvold | A Viking Warrior (Strongbow Saga #1)
In 9th-century Denmark, the child of a slave is also a slave and thus the property of her master. As the son of an Irish noblewoman and the Danish chieftain who kidnapped and enslaved her, Halfdan grows up as a slave in his father's household. But the Norns, who weave the fates of all people, have other plans for him—although they rarely bestow gifts without demanding a price.
The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's persistent quest for justice and vengeance, which leads him through the Viking world of the 9th century. In the first book of the saga, "A Viking Warrior," a cruel twist of fate leads to Halfdan's simultaneous liberation and the loss of his beloved mother, giving his destiny a new, unexpected direction. But his new life has barely begun when it is abruptly ended by murder and betrayal. Halfdan must flee to save his life, while ruthless pursuers pursue him.
Author Ruth Nestvold has translated the first volume of Judson Roberts' Strongbow Saga into German so that a new readership can discover this carefully researched and historically accurate portrayal of the Viking world.
Judson Roberts & Ruth Nestvold | Dragons from the Sea (Starbow Saga #2)
The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's persistent quest for justice and vengeance, which leads him through the Viking world of the 9th century. In the second book of the saga, "Dragons from the Sea," Halfdan Hroriksson has temporarily escaped his enemies—the men who killed his brother and intend to kill him again. To avenge his brother's death, Halfdan must first gain experience as a warrior.
He joins the Danish army under the legendary Viking warrior king Ragnar Lodbrok, who are preparing to invade the West Frankish kingdom, hoping to find among their fierce leaders and experienced warriors the allies he needs for his plans of revenge.
But first he must prove his bravery in battle - and more importantly, he must survive, because the dangers come not only from the Frankish enemy, but also from hidden enemies within his own ranks.
Judson Roberts & Ruth Nestvold | The Road to Vengeance (Starkbogen Saga #3)
845 AD - the war in the Frankish Empire continues. Although the attacking Danish army is outnumbered and in danger of being surrounded and cut off, it advances deeper into enemy territory. But while the Danish leaders quarrel, the massive Frankish force slowly assembles.
The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's persistent quest for justice and vengeance, which leads him through the Viking world of the 9th century. In the third book of the saga, The Road to Vengeance, Halfdan Hroriksson's courage and skill have earned him the support of powerful allies, such as the cunning Viking leader Hastein. Moreover, fate has placed a beautiful Frankish noblewoman into his hands, a valuable hostage who will bring him a large ransom. But even deep within the Frankish realm, he is not safe from the hatred of Toke, the treacherous Danish leader who murdered Halfdan's half-brother and also seeks Halfdan's life.
Now Halfdan must not only survive the Danish army's desperate final game, but also defeat the dangerous enemy within his own ranks that is pursuing him.
Judson Roberts & Ruth Nestvold | The Long Hunt (Strongbow Saga #4)
After the Viking army captured Paris and received a generous ransom from the Franks in exchange for a promise to leave their kingdom in peace, the victorious invaders returned from the Frankish Empire to Denmark. Now Halfdan is ready to bring Toke—the leader who murdered Halfdan's brother Harald—to justice with the help of Jarl Hastein and his warriors.
The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's persistent quest for justice and retribution, which takes him through the Viking world in the 9th century. In the fourth book of the saga, The Long Hunt, Halfdan's quest for revenge becomes a long and grueling chase after Toke flees east through Danish waters and across the Baltic Sea.
Though now outnumbered and on the run, Toke proves himself a cunning and ruthless enemy, and soon his pursuers are the ones in danger.
Susanne Sada Rothacker | You are the goal
"He who takes a bow in his hand meets himself."
We all experience strength and relaxation, ambition and serenity, the desire to control and the ability to allow, and much more when archery. Yet at the same time, these experiences are entirely individual, can be very personal, even surprising.
Archery is like a mirror: Every single shot is the immediate, tangible, and visible expression of our state at that very moment. And the next shot might be completely different.
Looking into this mirror is best achieved in a calm, protected, mindful environment, as impressively and vividly described here. But we can look into this mirror anywhere and at any time.
This book is a suggestion, encouragement, and invitation for all who want to delve deeper into the experience of archery.
Karl-Heinz Schäfer | Therapeutic Archery
How do we finally leave tormenting thoughts and memories behind us? How can we come to terms with ourselves? How can we better express our feelings and open up to others? For these and other questions, therapeutic archery is a promising psychotherapeutic medium. It helps us develop inner peace and strength. We regain self-confidence and tackle tasks with calm strength and composure. Therapeutic archery is considered a component of comprehensive psychotherapy and can be integrated into various therapeutic approaches. It harnesses the potential of the therapeutic relationship and communication to change ingrained cognitive patterns. A promising therapeutic option that patients will remember for a long time.
Karl Schady | Basic Bow Making Course
This book aims to make one thing clear: you don't have to be a carpenter or a skilled craftsman to make a high-quality bow. The path to this goal isn't difficult; there are just certain basic rules and instructions to follow. There are numerous tomes on the subject of bowmaking. Whether it's due to the many physical phenomena (like the Archer's Paradox) or the infinite number of construction options, one thing is clear: reading them all takes weeks. Therefore, the essence of the books, coupled with my own experiences, is written down here.
Karl Zeilinger | The Karl Zeilinger Collection
Traditional Archery and Crossbows
Auction catalogue for the 72nd auction of Hermann Historica Munich
With great passion and expertise, the expert, collector, and virtuoso archer Karl Zeilinger (1944-2014) from Nuremberg amassed an unparalleled collection of bows, crossbows, and skillfully crafted bow rings over the decades. Throughout his life, the frequent traveler, for whom Korea became a second home, dedicated himself to researching and preserving traditions, especially those of Asian archery and archery.
The auction catalogue includes sensational artifacts, such as a specimen of the legendary Scythian bow, here with a quiver fragment from the equestrian nomadic settlement areas of Eurasia from the fifth to third centuries BC, and a highly representative late Gothic horn bow crossbow with a fully boned column, made around 1500. In addition to these unique pieces, which are rarely or never offered on the art market, the special catalogue includes bows from all over Asia and, of course, a large number of Korean horn bows.
' gakgung ' , which Karl Zeilinger particularly appreciated for its flexibility and efficiency.
Kurt Österle | If the bow is broken - then shoot
For countless seekers on the spiritual path, reading Herrigel's Zen in the Art of Archery has been a pivotal experience. Anyone who wishes to follow this path themselves here and now needs this book by Zen teacher Kurt Österle, who, building on Herrigel's insights and his own many years of experience, developed the "Way of Archery": the ideal way to combine a physically practical method with a meditative state of mind, which proves its worth not only in archery itself, but above all in everyday life. Bow and arrow are merely tools for discovering the secret of the art of living, which consists not in hitting the target better, but in letting go more easily.
Kurt Österle | Zen in the Way of the Bow
"If the bow is broken, then - shoot!" was the title of the first, long out-of-print work by the author and experienced Zen teacher, who in this book invites readers to rediscover the fascinating Zen path of archery for themselves. Far more than "hitting the bullseye," it is of course about getting to know yourself and learning to let go of your own blockages and difficulties. Accompanied by texts, teachings, and meditations from Zen practice, the focus is on the joy of experiencing, the growth of trust, and the love of being. With this holistic approach, the art of archery becomes a fulfilling and loving path to inner liberation, one that encourages us to peacefully and unerringly pick up the "next arrow," even in times of crisis.
Lajos Kassai | Horseback Archery
Essentially, there are two types of people: people of questions and people of answers. The person of questions spends his life searching, wishing to experience and know. The person of answers says his religion has all the answers and retreats into the rituals of his faith. My life seems to be a mixture of both. I've always wanted to try everything and said that only fools want to learn from others' mistakes, as nothing is more important than personal experience. Knowledge is our only treasure that cannot be taken away, while at the same time being the most aristocratic thing in the world. Now that I've reached the pinnacle of my life, I've reached a sunny clearing and left the agonizing jungle of questions and desires behind. Acceptance dominates the desire for change. Mounted archery, which once allowed me to fly through space and time on a magical steed, has become a ritual for me, providing a framework for my everyday life.
Lars Christensen | Intuitive archery
Intuitive archery can lead to the subconscious with lightning speed. It is practiced with traditional bows and arrows and aims for more than just hitting the target: mindfulness, meditative experience, and stress management through breathing are at least as important. This book is aimed at both instructors and archers. It contains 23 group-appropriate exercises: from stance, back tension, and release to breathing and perception. Numerous vivid images ensure optimal practicality, and a philosophy based on concepts from psychology (NLP) and mindfulness training (Jon Kabat-Zinn) provides optimal practical experience. The author is a qualified sports instructor and has been working with groups outdoors for 25 years. He sees himself equally in the school of the Archery Academy (Henry Bodnik) and KyuSei Kurt Österle.
Lisa Gallauner | Devil's Target
An unbearable heatwave holds the summery Wachau region firmly in its grip when Meierhofer and his team are called to the scene of a terrible crime. In a fairytale forest clearing, picnickers discover the body of a young woman with a black hunting arrow protruding from her chest. It's not just the fact that the dead woman resembles a modern-day Sleeping Beauty that causes Meierhofer a headache. The fear that the devilish archer might strike again also causes the experienced chief inspector sleepless nights. Just like this one, further, unusual discovery, which turns Meierhofer's entire private life upside down.
Luigi Genzini | KYUDO The Way of the Bow
An important authentic source for Kyudo practitioners. The special shooting techniques and equipment of the Heki school are described and illustrated with numerous black-and-white drawings. It is complemented by a small collection of quotations from Master Inagaki.
Jes Lysgard |Get rid of the shooting reflex!
Beat disc panic with the TAB method! By Jes Lysgaard
If you don't have control over your shot...
When your fingers open reflexively and way too early…
When you know you can actually do better…
When the vicious cycle of disappointment and anger only makes things worse…
...then you've been hit by window panic. And unfortunately, there are no tricks to help.
But: You can successfully combat your window panic!
Jes Lysgard is a longbow shooter on the Danish national team. He's a coach, psychologist, and hypnotherapist. From his own painful experience, he knows target panic all too well. But he also knows a way out.
In this book, he explains how this shooting reflex occurs and how to resolve it.
By analyzing your shooting pattern, you can decode your shooting reflex, with mental exercises you can change your inner attitude, and with visualization techniques and shooting exercises you can learn a new, good, panic-free shooting pattern.
Mac P. Lorne | The Duke of Aquitaine
When Eudo was appointed Duke of Aquitaine in 700, he dreamed of ruling there as an independent king. To do so, he had to both assert himself against his overlord, the King of the Franks, and protect his southern borders against the Moors. To this end, Eudo entered into a daring alliance: He married his daughter to the Berber prince Munuza. Near Toulouse, Eudo soon achieved a surprising victory over the Moors when his heavy cavalry simply overran their light cavalry. But then the Duke antagonized the new King of the Franks, and while he invaded Aquitaine with his army, the Moors marched against Munuza. Eudo was unable to come to his ally's aid, Munuza was defeated, and Eudo's daughter was taken hostage and taken to the Caliph's harem in Damascus.
Mac P. Lorne | The Archer Lord
Mac P. Lorne demystifies the myth of Joan of Arc: Exciting historical entertainment for a male audience as well. For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ulf Schiewe, and Simon Sparrow. From the author of the successful historical novel "The Pirate." From the dispossessed son of a conspirator to the commander of the English longbowmen: John Holland, later Duke of Exeter, is a dazzling figure in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Mac P. Lorne lets us experience his training with the Welsh archers up close, as well as his captivity and his repeated encounters with a deluded and fanatical young woman who would one day go down in history as Joan of Arc and who succeeds in reigniting a nearly ended war—and whose execution at the stake he ultimately cannot prevent, even though he suspects that such a martyr will be created...
Mac P. Lorne | The English Lion
Knight, king and already a legend during his lifetime:
Ride side by side with the man they called "The Lionheart"! In his historical novel, Mac P. Lorne brings to life one of the most famous rulers of the Middle Ages, Richard I of England. Richard the Lionheart is granted only a short time in his native England: After crushing the rebellion of his brother John Lackland, Richard sets off for France with a small army. In Normandy and Aquitaine, the French King Philip II occupies territories that rightfully belong to him and that he inherited from his father. Despite being outnumbered, the army of the English Lion defeats his opponents time and again, but Richard's war chest is almost exhausted. Finally, he agrees to a truce with Philip. Even as they put their seals to the treaty, both men know that there can be no peace between them...
Mac P. Lorne | The Lion's Paw (The Robin Hood Series 1)
How it all began! The brilliant first installment in the series about the master of thieves. Fast-paced and meticulously researched by bestselling author Mac P. Lorne.
England 1110 - The young guardsman Robert Fitzooth is appointed personal bodyguard of the English Princess Matilda, who is to marry the German King Henry V. At her side, he crosses the Alps, reaches Rome, becomes embroiled in the dispute between the emperor and the Curia, and must fight in a decades-long civil war. But he also finds the love of his life, and his grandson will one day bear a name known throughout the world – Robin Hood.
Mac P. Lorne | The Heart of the Lion (The Robin Hood Series 2)
A thrilling historical novel, the dramatic sequel to "The Lion's Paw" by Mac P. Lorne and the second installment in the paperback series about the legendary Robin Hood. England, 1189 – In Sherwood Forest, two men meet whose fates will be closely intertwined for many years to come: Robert of Loxley, known as Robin Hood, and Richard I, the future King of England. To obtain a pardon, the outlaws accompany the king on his crusade to the Holy Land. When Robin and his companions finally return to England after hard fighting, hunger, and mutiny, they unfortunately find no peace. A huge ransom is demanded for the captured king, and not everyone is willing to pay. Once again, Robin Hood and his companions must travel a long and perilous path that leads them deep into the German Empire…
Mac P. Lorne | The Blood of the Lion (The Robin Hood Series 3)
The third installment in the Robin Hood Saga by Mac P. Lorne – meticulously researched, thrilling, and fast-paced. The sequel to "The Heart of the Lion" – The King of Thieves returns! For many years, Robin Hood and his wife Marian lived unrecognized in Gascony at the behest of Queen Eleanor to protect King Richard's illegitimate son, Fulke. When England is in danger, William Marshal recalls the exiles. But before Robin can roam his beloved Sherwood Forest again, he must first wage war against the Moors in Spain. Meanwhile, at home in England, King John continues his mischief unhindered. For now.
Mac P. Lorne | The Lion's Banner (The Robin Hood Series 4)
The fourth volume in the popular Robin Hood series from the most successful expert in historical adventures. Even in 1218, the former King of Thieves isn't afforded a quiet life: Barely returned from England to his estate in Gascony when Robin Hood witnesses Simon de Montfort's henchmen burning a village to the ground. On behalf of the Pope, de Montfort commands the crusade against the Cathars, which is waged with extreme brutality – and pursues more than just a political goal. Together with his wife Marian, his friend Charles d'Artagnan, and his old companions from Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood once again sides with the persecuted.
Mac P. Lorne | The Lion's Son (The Robin Hood Series 5)
The crowning conclusion to the historical adventure saga about the King of Thieves, Robin Hood, by Mac P. Lorne, in paperback. As much as he longs for peace, Robin Hood's days of fighting are not yet over: In 1230, the young King Henry III begins another war against France, and things aren't looking good in England either. Power-hungry courtiers are taking advantage of Henry's inexperience and chronic lack of money, including Robin's old enemy, the Earl of Chester, who has his sights set on Loxley and Huntingdon. The companions from Sherwood Forest must come together one last time to stand up for law and justice.
Mac P. Lorne | They called him Cid
When death makes you immortal: the story of El Cid
In his historical adventure novel, Mac P. Lorne dedicates himself to one of the greatest legends in Spanish history, the national hero El Cid.
Spain in the Middle Ages, between 1058 and 1099:
The young Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, whom they would later reverently call "El Cid," earned the nickname "The Warrior" at an early age, as no one could defeat him in a knightly duel. But fate had a turbulent time in store for the grown man: his king, Sancho II of Castile, was murdered by his own sister. Although Rodrigo found the love of his life in Jimena, he had no idea that she was being hired by the new king to spy on him. When he was banished from the Kingdom of Castile and separated from his family, Rodrigo, with the help of Moorish allies, established an independent military principality in eastern Spain. But then a massive Muslim army from North Africa landed in Spain, and for El Cid, the Battle of Valencia, which would finally make him a legend, approached.
Madhua R. Brünjes | Meeting without targets
Introduction to equipment and shooting procedures with a focus on stress reduction and letting go.
Mark T. Sullivan | Panic (The Huntress)
Diana finds one of the participants hanging from a tree – shot with a bow, slashed, and disemboweled! At first, they suspect each other, especially since two of the hunters are equipped with modern hunting bows. But Diana, who was trained by her father in the art of tracking, quickly realizes that a stranger is stalking the group – a stranger who clearly plans to wipe them all out! The killer has systematically lured his victims into a trap, destroying their connections to the outside world. He knows it will be at least eight days before the next plane arrives. Now he lays siege to the camp – again and again, brutally killing one of the hunters, who are forced to watch more or less helplessly. Attempts to turn the tables and track down the killer in his hideout fail.
Martina Berg, Bert Mehlhaff | Shooting book for archers
The personal shooting log is an invaluable training aid that archery coaches love and demand of their students. Now, a book has been published, developed from training practice, that makes training records easier for archers. The well-thought-out and structured format helps archers and coaches in their work. Bert Mehlhaff, multiple state and German recurve bow champion, presents the first field-tested training log with "Shooting Log for Archers," which turns the record-keeping that archers often find tiresome into a real pleasure.
Martina Berg, Bert Mehlhaff | Shooting correctly with the recurve bow
Archery has become almost a trend sport in recent years. Lisa Unruh's silver medal win at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, in particular, drew many people's interest to this fascinating sport. This book is intended to guide archery beginners in their initial steps. The focus is on teaching and providing a detailed presentation of archery techniques based on the positional phase model. The shooting sequence is demonstrated with an Olympic recurve bow. However, the basic techniques can also be easily transferred to compound bows and traditional bows.
Martina Berg, Bert Mehlhaff | Shooting correctly with the compound bow
Archery has become almost a trendy sport in recent years. Lisa Unruh's silver medal win at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, in particular, drew many people's interest to this fascinating sport. This book is intended to guide archery beginners in their initial steps. The focus is on teaching and providing a detailed explanation of archery techniques based on the positional phase model. The shooting sequence with a compound bow is demonstrated. However, the basic techniques can also be easily transferred to Olympic recurve bows and traditional bows.
Maurice Thompson | The Magic of Archery
The Thompson brothers had fought on the Confederate side in the American Civil War (1861-1865). When they returned home after the war, they found their farm burned down by the Yankees. Since they were initially barred from owning rifles, they were happy to be able to resume their childhood hobby of archery.
The gripping accounts of their adventures take them deep into the swamps and the Florida Everglades, to the legendary Lake Okeechobee, and other hunting grounds in the Deep South of the USA. They captivate readers and sparked a euphoria that soon spread from the USA to the world. The book is enriched with other topics, such as target shooting as a lawn sport in England, as well as discussions on technical and, especially, mental aspects.
Meissner/Schmidbauer | Compound Shooting - But Properly - Part 1
Compound shooting for beginners. The history of the compound bow. The right setup from the start. Bow technique - Basics for the right bow - The dominant eye - Which compound bow should I choose? - Energy storage and energy release - Cam types - Draw weight - Powerstroke length - Let-off - Which brace height – more speed or "forgiving" - Basic bow tuning - Arrow technique - Measuring the spine of an arrow - Arrow codes or: Who knows their arrows? - Choosing the right arrow. Etc...
Meissner/Schmidbauer | Compound Shooting - But Properly - Part 2
Both volumes build on each other, albeit with some overlap where necessary. Volume II expands on some of the topics already covered at the beginner's level in Volume I. Volume I is definitely not sufficient if you want to dedicate yourself to competitive shooting. The mental training methods absolutely essential for this are only discussed in Volume II.
Norbert Kostka | Archery for Beginners
A textbook for aspiring longbow, recurve, and compound bow archers. From archery equipment to shooting technique and training, this book contains all the basic information for beginners.
Oliver Haidn | Stay active and fit with archery
Archery has experienced significant interest and popularity in recent years. This popular sport, combined with the opportunity to experience nature, holds a special appeal for people of all ages, leading to increased interest not only in target shooting, but also in field and 3D archery. Archery is an exciting sport for people of all ages. "Staying Active and Fit with Archery" aims to make archery a lifelong sport. This book enables beginners to get started in this fascinating sport, while also allowing competitive archers to expand their training to optimize their individual shooting technique. At the same time, it provides archery coaches with exercises for direct implementation in training and competition practice.
Oliver Haidn | Archery: Training and Movement Science Fundamentals
In this book, the authors comprehensively and comprehensibly describe the various training methods and their application, taking into account sports medicine and biomechanical aspects. Numerous color illustrations and tables facilitate the reader's understanding of the complex content. The book is primarily devoted to training and teaching shooting technique, taking into account the main motor stress forms and a few selected factors of kinesiology (perspectives, biomechanical principles, movement analysis, movement characteristics, movement actions, motor learning). In addition to the principles of general training and kinesiology, specific conditions of resilience and trainability in the performance area of archers are also discussed. Furthermore, the book describes the implementation of training camps and individual training planning, as well as options for coaching, competition training, psychological training, and the coordination of equipment.
Paul Comstock | The Curved Stick
A wooden bow doesn't have to be made of yew or Osage orange, even though the English and North American Indians made impressive weapons from them. White woods like ash, elm, hickory, walnut, birch, and many others make bows just as powerful and durable as the supposedly top-of-the-line woods. You just have to know how; Paul Comstock shows us how.
Paul Coelho | The path of the bow
Tsetsuya is the country's best archer in a remote valley in Japan. When an ambitious fellow archer tracks him down and wants to test himself, he accepts the challenge. However, he passes on his teachings not to him, but to an inexperienced boy in his village.
Peter Tuchan | The World of Traditional Archery
Peter Tuchan covers more than 40 topics, covering techniques, materials, and bow handling. He describes the fascination and myth of archery and shares valuable tips and suggestions from his 25 years of experience.
Rachl / Mosetter | Tension to relax
Tension to relax – archery as active therapy. Numerous stretching exercises with the bow as preventative and active therapy. For soft and strong muscles and a flexible body.
Reinhard Heuing | How far is that? Estimating distances in archery
Depending on the bow class and type of competition, it can be important in archery to know the correct distance to the target.
And the more accurate this estimate is, the better the accuracy of the shot. The ability to accurately estimate distances, or even measure them, can determine who makes it to the winner's podium.
This brochure introduces various methods of estimation and measurement. Intuitive shooters learn how to train and practice their sense of distance. Sight shooters get helpful tips on how to use the sight as a reference.
Common causes of misjudgments are mentioned.
Rick Williams | Tavua - the white cannibal
In 1995, New Zealand photojournalist and adventurer Rick Williamson discovered the last members of a cannibalistic pygmy tribe in the harsh interior of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu's largest island. Until then, they had refused almost all contact with the outside world. Rick Williamson is the only person who has managed to overcome their instinctive hatred of all intruders and record their fascinating culture. For over ten years, he repeatedly visited these feared highland dwellers, endured numerous initiation rites, and was accepted as a full member of a society that still practices cannibalism, human sacrifice, and other bizarre rituals today. A unique document of a culture doomed to extinction, told from an insider's perspective.
Steve Allely, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Jim Hamm, Ron Hardcastle, Jay Massey, John Strunk | The Bible of Traditional Bowmaking Volume 1
Volume 1 of the four-volume American standard work on traditional bowmaking and arrows.
Contents Volume 1: Why Traditional? Felling and Storing Wood / Performance and Design / Yew Longbows / Osage Flatbows / Other Bow Woods / Western Native American Bows / Glues and Adhesives / Splices / Bowstring Covering / Other Backings / Tillers / Finishing and Grips / Primitive Arrows / Hunting Luck
Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Gabriela Cosgrove, Jim Hamm, Gene Langston, Jay Massey, Jay St. Charles, Jeff Schmidt, Scott Silsby, David Tukura | The Bible of Traditional Bowmaking Volume 3
Volume 3 of the four-volume standard work on traditional bow making and arrows around the world.
Contents Vol. 3
Traditional Roots | Tools | Bows from Around the World | Korean Bowmaking | The Plains Indian Bow | African Archery | Divisible Bows | A Stone Age Bow | Avoiding and Solving Problems | Wooden Arrows | Homemade Shafts | Stone Arrowheads
Steve Allely, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Steve Gardener, Jim Hamm, Mickey Lotz, Tom Mills, Dan Perry, Marc St. Louis, Jim Welch, Mike Westvang | The Bible of Traditional Bow Making Volume 4
4th volume of the American standard work on traditional bowmaking and arrows throughout the world.
Fifteen years after the publication of Volume 3, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, and Jim Hamm reunited and presented the knowledge they and many other top-notch bowmakers had accumulated in the meantime. This Volume 4 documents the quality that rediscovered wooden bow making has now achieved. Advanced bowmakers will gain further detailed knowledge on how to achieve maximum performance from a bow. Beginners will also receive tips on building a successful first bow.
Contents Vol. 4: Bow wood, heat-treated bows, a bow from the Copper Age, the bow mass principle, the turtle bow, performance and design re-examined, bows for long-distance shooting, laminated wooden bows, character bows, arrows from around the world, lessons from target shooting, Ishi's bow equipment, the archery scene awakens, your first wooden bow.
Robert Störer | Mine or not mine
It's December. The Christmas spirit is spreading in Dermbach. Then an unknown man begins hunting pets and people with a bow and arrow. Like a phantom, he leaves no trace. Police officers Stephan Matthes and Horst Drechsler find only small notes with simple but incomprehensible symbols.
Susanne Kronenberg | Artful device
Art theft in Wiesbaden. A valuable painting by the famous expressionist Alexej von Jawlensky is stolen. The thief demands a ransom, threatening to destroy the artwork if it is not paid. A new case for private detective Norma Tann, as gallery owner Undine Abendstern has good reasons for not asking the police for help. While Norma moves into a shared apartment under a false name and tracks down the painting, detectives Milano and Wolfert are kept on their toes by a sinister murder at the Platte hunting lodge. Is there a murderer on the loose in the Taunus region who hunts his victims with bow and arrow? Two unrelated cases? Norma makes a discovery that sets the special commission's investigation in motion. However, no one there will believe her bold theory. Until Norma comes face to face with the murderer.
Susanne Sada Rothacker | Insights into Therapeutic Archery
"He who takes a bow in his hand meets himself."
We all experience strength and relaxation, ambition and serenity, the desire to control and the ability to allow, and much more when archery. Yet at the same time, these experiences are entirely individual, can be very personal, even surprising.
Archery is like a mirror: Every single shot is the immediate, tangible, and visible expression of our state at that very moment. And the next shot might be completely different.
Looking into this mirror is best achieved in a calm, protected, mindful environment, as impressively and vividly described here. But we can look into this mirror anywhere and at any time.
This book is a suggestion, encouragement, and invitation for all who want to delve deeper into the experience of archery.
Thomas Marcotty | Bows and Arrows
A faithful reprint of the 1958 edition. A reader with stories and reflections on the significance and use of the bow, whether in ancient Egypt, early Europe, hunting in America, or meditative practice in Japan. Both entertaining and informative.
Thomas Sillmann | Gold Fear - What it is and what you can do
"I know countless archery experts who know how to combat gold fear. But I don't know a single archer for whom these remedies have ever truly worked," says Thomas Sillmann, presenting a completely new approach with "Gold Fear: What It Is and What You Can Do." Sillmann analyzes gold fear as a process that impairs the archer's abilities. This process is characterized by complex interactions and numerous paradoxes, described for the first time in this form. Only with the understanding of the phenomenon of gold fear is it possible to develop systematic solutions. The solution strategies are specifically developed. Depending on the material—high-tech or traditional bow—and the shooting style—with sight or bare bow—Sillmann presents exercises and instructions that have actually proven themselves in practice over the long term.
Volker Alles | Reflex arc
Reflex bow, composite bow, horse bow, recurve bow...these are the names given to all the bow types with their strikingly curved shape. This book explains how they are constructed and the great significance they have had throughout history. From early petroglyphs to modern fiberglass bows, from Western Europe through the Orient and Asia to North America. Renowned authors and experienced bow makers share their knowledge here for the first time. This is the new standard work on the subject.
Volkmar Hübschmann | Archery - DIY equipment and accessories
Everything you need to make your own unique archery equipment can be found in this book.
Complete equipment, from finger and arm guards to belt pouches. | Complete accessories, from bowstrings to bowstring holders. | Many different types of arrow quivers, the right model for every purpose. | How to make various bowstrings, from center winding to bowstring hangers. | Tools for arrow making, from spine testers to feather burners. And, of course, everything about arrows, from basic technical knowledge to shafts and fletching, all the way to custom-made arrows. | Targets, from simple to imaginatively designed. | And other useful items – from knives to carving benches. | Instructions for leather carving, for working horn, antler, and bone, and for felting wool. Experienced archers demonstrate how it's done in step-by-step instructions.
Voosen & Kerstin Signe Danielsson | Red Deer
On his morning walk with his dog through the forests of Småland, teacher Dahlin is shot. With aluminum arrows, and not just one. As if that weren't enough, his body is put on display, tied naked to a tree. The fact that an archery club is holding an event nearby seems to make the situation quite clear. But no such luck: Dahlin was executed like an early Christian martyr. He wouldn't be the last victim executed by this method. The few clues lead Nyström and Forss not only to northern Sweden, but also to a rather unknown facet of recent German-Swedish history. And finally to Berlin...
Wolfgang Gailer | Fascination with Selfbows - Part 1: For Beginners and Insiders
The author's unconditional willingness to share his extensive knowledge and 40 years of experience makes this book a treasure trove of hidden treasures. Readers are able to experience the fascination emanating from historical bows and are inspired to build their own selfbow. Detailed photo sequences offer a direct look over the shoulder of an experienced bow maker. Comprehensive tips on handling, care, and safety round out the first volume.
Wolfgang Gailer | Fascination with Selfbows - Part 2: For Insiders
Building on the basic knowledge and practical tips from Volume 1, the reader is guided further into the fascinating world of the self-bow. A richly illustrated guide explains step by step how to make a high-performance recurve bow from Osage wood. Rarely found instructions for corrections and repairs offer valuable assistance in the event of unforeseen developments. Five of the author's self-bow enthusiasts present one of their experiments, thus making the fascination with the self-bow tangible. The reader joins the author in his quest for the perfect bow. Through detailed analysis and comparison of various bow designs, the reader is made to understand how bows work and what is important, without digressing into physics. The somewhat different history of the ash bow also finds an autobiographical sequel.
Wolfgang Gailer | Fascination with Selfbows – Part 3: Shooting with the Selfbow
For more than 45 years, the author has been fascinated by the manufacture and shooting of historical bows. Readers benefit from the author's wealth of experience, which has grown from his professional work as a sniper training instructor in the Austrian Armed Forces and as a successful competitive archer with his own bows. Valuable personal experience as an Army Champion with the rifle, multiple Austrian Champion, and Vice European Champion with the selfbow, as well as decades of in-depth knowledge of bowmaking, are incorporated into the book.
Wulf Hein | My Bow and Arrow Book
Bow Making for Children and Young People – The Ideal Beginner's Book – Also for Adults! by Wulf Hein
Finally, a book that takes children back out into nature and encourages them to engage in crafts with natural materials. The sense of achievement that comes from building something with patience and one's own hands, something that actually works and is fun, has a quality that's become rare in the modern world. It's an inspiration and an opportunity for parents to spend time together with their children and experience little adventures.
Want to build a proper bow? This book shows you how, simply and with lots of pictures. Arrows, bowstring, and quiver are also included, of course. And there's a short course on where and how to shoot safely.
The "Curved Stick" model is designed for children ages 8 to 12 and anyone who wants to get started with DIY. Teenagers or children with a large helper can try the "Holmegaard" Stone Age bow. Both bows are also ideal for building in a youth group or as a school project.
The making of quivers, arm guards, and finger guards are, of course, not to be missed, as is an overview of the history of bows and arrows, which imparts a wealth of interesting information in an easy and entertaining way, not only for children. There's also some botany, a shooting guide, safety instructions, and a small glossary.
Bow making and archery with simple equipment are increasingly being used in child and youth education. It is also successfully applied in a wide variety of therapeutic interventions with children and adults. Educators and therapists will find the necessary introductory knowledge on bow making with their pupils in this book.
Wulf Hein, Marquardt Lund | Flint craft
For millions of years, stone has been mankind's primary tool. To make it, all you really need is a second stone, a keen eye, inner calm, and a bit of experience. Anyone who wants to "walk in the footsteps of their ancestors," anyone interested in knives or traditional craftsmanship, cannot avoid learning the art of forging sharp blades from stone.
Flintknapping – perhaps the oldest craft of humankind – has by no means been forgotten, but is being researched, practiced, and further developed by a growing, highly active flintknapping community worldwide.
How can you make your own stone arrowheads and knives?
What equipment do you need?
Where and how do you find suitable types of stone?
How are hand axes, axes and spearheads handled?
How do you make fire with flint?
These and other questions are comprehensively answered in the new book "Flint Hand Werk" by renowned experts Marquardt Lund and Wulf Hein. Tips for beginners and a catalog featuring numerous types from Europe as well as spectacular pieces from around the world complement this do-it-yourself book. Those interested in archaeology will also find the basic tools needed for identification.
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