Hand plane book?

I would very much like to expand my knowledge of and skills with hand planes. I know enough to get by, but it is time to do better in this area. I may have to unlearn some self-taught assumptions and practices. I have searched online for books and, well, there are hundreds.

Does anyone have a specific suggestion that has been helpful for them? I don't want to restore or collect antique planes, I want a book that will give me a solid foundation in tuning and technique. Can anyone help me narrow the field?

Thanks.

This book covers everything from handplane history, to proper use and care. Jason Kostal gave me a copy and it has helped me better understand my planes immensely.
http://www.amazon.com/Handplane-Book-Garrett-Hack/dp/1561587125

I'd check out Lie-Nielsen's books & DVD's... of note:

Books:
"Handplane Essentials" by Christopher Schwarz (author of "The Anarchist's Tool Chest")
"Planecraft: Hand Planing By Modern Methods" by C.W. Hampton and A.E. Clifford

DVD:
"Handplane Basics: A Better Way to Use Bench Planes" by Christopher Schwarz
"Hand Tool Techniques Part 1: Plane Sharpening" & "Hand Tool Techniques Part 2: Hand Planing" by David Charlesworth

Fine Woodworking magazine has articles about this subject. A library might have back issues. WoodedBoat magazine also. Not that you asked for any advice but in my experience sharp is more important than anything else. The setup and tuning of your plane can be so-so but it has to be sharp to get a good result.

Uh, sorry, might be a little early in my being here to offer advice?

henderson is go said:

This book covers everything from handplane history, to proper use and care. Jason Kostal gave me a copy and it has helped me better understand my planes immensely.
http://www.amazon.com/Handplane-Book-Garrett-Hack/dp/1561587125

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If it is good enough for Jason, enough said!

Fantastic. "The Hand-Plane Book" it is. Was back ordered 1-2 months on Amazon and overpriced at Woodcraft - gotta love eBay... ships tomorrow.

Thanks for the help.