New book

I got a new book today. It was recommended to me by a luthier. So far it really seems excellent. Very detailed with good illustrations and photos. I checked what they write about the grain direction of the blocks. This is what I found:
    "...so that the blocks can be glued to the mould with the fibres running away from the top. This will aid carving later, especially when the neck mortice is cut out."
That is spot on and I hope I had had that advice earlier. I think none of the other books I have read put it so clearly. I think they mention splitting the blocks and etc. But this one not only says that but also that one should even ensure the fibres are running away from top. Anyways, I am very happy with the book. It wasn't cheap but I think money well spent.