Thanks all, some great suggestions here so far -

Steve, in answering your question - mostly, I'm interested in what are the personal favourites of fellow Mudcatters - the books we've all found the most interesting, inspiring, useful, etc;

And, which are the song collections that everyone should have on their shelves?

In terms of my interests - hopefully my embryonic collection as noted at the top gives some indication (I listed them to ensure I wasn't just getting tips on tomes I already own).

I also say above that I'm doubly interested in books that feature Peter Bellamy/TYT.

More broadly, I'd love suggestions of books on the evolution of the tradition from the mid-19th C to the present day, and/or the lives and work of the key figures - collectors, singers and artists.

Also very interested in volumes that delve into the more lysergic/gothic acts that emerged in the early 70s - Comus, Mr Fox, Trees, etc... And, other than Electric Eden, are there books that really engage with the trans-atlantic psych/freak-folk resurgence in the mid-2000s?

Further thanks in advance, all!