Here is a listing of books that are, in some form or another, related to aikido (or samurai in general), or the practice of aikido in our daily lives. Some are whimsical in nature but included for your enjoyment.

Books Based on Aikido Principles:

"The Magic of Conflict," Thomas F. Crum (Highly recommened)

 

"Mastery," George Leonard (A truly great book)

 

"Zen in the Martial Arts," Joe Hyams (Another good, fast read)

 

 

Other Interesting Books on the Martial Arts:

"Tao of Jeet Kune Do," Bruce Lee

 

"The Zen Way to the Martial Arts," Taisen Deshimaru

 

"Secrets of the Samurai," Westbrook and Ratti

 

"The Samurai Sword - A Handbook," John M. Yumoto

 

 

Fun Books, loosely related to Aikido and Martial Arts:

"The Adventures of Samurai Cat," Mark E. Rogers

 

"More Adventures of Samurai Cat," Mark E. Rogers

 

"Samurai Cat in the Real World," Mark E. Rogers

 

"Musashi," Eiji Yoshikawa (5 book series)