Good Craftsmanship Guide

A modern technical reference on brick properties, bonds, mortar, and best laying practices. Richly illustrated with detailed tables and guidance on durability, fire resistance, and design.

Brickworks

An accessible introduction to bricklaying that assumes no prior knowledge. It walks the complete beginner through tools, bonds, and the fundamental techniques of the trade.

William Frost

A self teaching course in practical bricklaying covering tools, bonding, arches, and everyday site work. A comprehensive primer for learning the craft on your own.

Fred T. Hodgson

A thorough treatise on bricklaying, brickcutting, and setting, written by a City and Guilds examiner. With over two hundred illustrations, it covers bonding and gauged work in detail.

H. W. Richards

A definitive practical textbook for students and tradespeople working in brick and stone. With around six hundred illustrations, it covers the design and execution of masonry structures in depth.

Charles F. and George A. Mitchell