Drew-Wilkinson, K. How to be Successful in the Bead Jewellery Business Nomad Press Int, 1997 136pp. £26.00 First comprehensive briefing on how to establish and operate a successful bead business.
Francis, P. Jr. Beads of the World Schiffer Publishing Ltd 128pp. 272 colour photos and price guide £16.95 The best and broadest reference on the origins and uses of beads available to date.
Jargstorf, S. Glass Beads from Europe Schiffer Publications Ltd, 1995 160pp. 475 colour illustrations £24.95 The uses of glass beads from antiquity to the modern day. Includes a value guide.
Jargstorf, S. Glass in Jewellery - Hidden Artistry in Glass Schiffer Publications Ltd, 1995 200pp. over 400 colour illustrations £24.95 A guide to glass jewellery from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Kervin, J. More than you ever wanted to know about Glass Beadmaking Glass Wear Studios, 1994 254pp. £30.00 Exhaustive details on the techniques and equipment involved in beadmaking.
Tomalin, S. The Bead Jewellery Book David & Charles, 1997 127pp. £16.99 An exploration of bead materials and bead jewellery styles. Over 250 pieces of jewellery are illustrated.