Books About Walking Sticks to Read...

'Cane Curiosa' by Catherine Dike (ISBN 2-85917-027-8)
A fascinating guide to unusual, antique and collectors' walking sticks, illustrated with many photographs.

'Fascinating Walking Sticks' by AE Boothroyd (ISBN 9501474 0 0)
A collector's guide, featuring an excellent chapter on the history of walking sticks and over 280 illustrations

Amazon.co.uk also lists many stickmaking books and guides if you want to start a new hobby or improve your existing skills!