These are the books I own about wheels and wheelbuilding. If you know of others, let me know.

• Barnett, John. Barnett’s Manual. Colorado Springs, Colorado. 8th edition 2012.
• Brandt, Jobst. The Bicycle Wheel. Palo Alto, California: Avocet. 3rd edition 1993.
• Musson, Roger. Professional Guide to Wheelbuilding. Preston, UK. 5th edition 2005.
• Schraner, Gerd. The Art of Wheelbuilding. Denver, Colorado: Buonpane Publications. 1999.

For beginners

Brandt is canon but may be too scientific for introductory purposes. If you’re new to wheelbuilding, I recommend Musson as a first resource — inexpensive, approachable and remarkably complete. I built my first wheels using written guides so I think it’s practical and realistic.