An excellant primer
A great book on this sport, a step by step review of the how's and why's of sculling. All steps are provided in a simple yet detailed manner. Few questions follow the reading

Well written and fun to read.

Try Sculling!

Thaddeus B. Kubis

Not a manual
The book is inspiring and would make anybody buy a scull.
But since I already got myself an intermediate half a year ago I was hoping for a more up to date book more like a manual.

Comprehensive, easy to understand.
This book is easy to read, covers all the basics and some areas beyond. The author explains how best to start out and why and continues on to cover the techniques important for the beginner. All in all a very good book for anyone considering taking up single sculling as a sport.

Worth every devalued American dollar & more
I have read & sold other books, but not this one, because it bears reading several times, like having a coach. It reads well in a font size that I (at age 47) found easy to read. Boyne does a good job addressing equipment, rigging, rowing technique, boathandling skills, training and troubleshooting tips.

I refer to this book between sessions on the water. The book does not substitute for time in the sliding seat--in the beginning, I committed errors that threw me into the water or that made release & catch of the oar blades messy. The book, and time spent with an accomplished fellow rower, helped clean up these errors.

Good not great
If you're only buying one book I'd recommend "The Sculler at Ease" by Frank Cunningham. Cunningham's book is more dated (with regard to equipment) and quirkier, but will teach you more about the sculling stroke.