Another new book I'd reccomend that you might not otherwise here about is
"The Art and Science of Fencing" by Nick Evangelista.  If you've been
intrigued by this sport, this book will make you want to grab a fiol and
join your local salle.  Evangelista has taught both theatrical and sport
fencing for nearly 20 years and communicates the nuts and bolts of the
sport as well as the romance.  It's an engaging (sorry) sport for
people who nativly like swords and knives anway, and anyone who enjoys the
drama, strategy, history and physical demands blended so perfectly in
fencing.  No, it won't do you much good in a street rumble to know the
difference between a parry and a riposte, but to encourage physical and
mental agility, poise, training, courage and stamina, there are few sports
equal to fencing.