Karate-Do Kyohan by Gichin Funakoshi. Kodansha International IBSN 0-87011-190-6. An excellent book for adults. This details some of the early forms (kata) and describes the karate system as taught by the founder of the Shotokan system in Japan.

Dynamic Karate by M. Nakayama published by Ward Lock Ltd ISBN       0 7063 1714 9. A very good book for children and adults, there are plenty of pictures showing basic techniques, however there are no kata details.

Kata Books. Shotokan Kata Keinosuke Enoeda Dragon Books. Easy to follow pictures of the kata in the system. (Ignore the application)

The Classical Man by Richard Kim. Masters Publication ISBN 0o-920129-01-3. An excellent book for adults, from one of the most knowlegeable martial artists of our time.

A Book of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi. . Fontana Paperbacks ISBN 0-00-654031-7. A Classic.