Books on taxidermy

There are a number of books available about taxidermy and the skills involved in this very specialist trade. Below are listed some of the better ones that may be of interest to the amateur taxidermist and the professional taxidermist and are available from Amazon and other good online booksellers

Home Book of Taxidermy and Tanning  by Gerald J. Grantz

A book which provides the reader with information on the basics of moulds, forms, and papier-mache. Plus how to preserve animals, birds and fish of all sizes. Learn how to mount trophy heads, antlers, horns, and big-game foot novelties as well as process skins and using different tanning solutions.

The Home book of taxidermy and tanning

The Taxidermy Guide
by Russell Tinsley

The complete illustrated guide to taxidermy which provides  instruction for the preparation and mounting of small and large birds, fish and game animals.

The taxidermy guide