Probably the most widely used antenna reference, for good reason, is
Kraus' _Antennas_, now in its third edition. If I were limited to a
single book, that would be it. You can find used first and second
editions at reasonable prices, and they contain solid basic information.

A very complete reference, with deeper discussion of a wide variety of
antenna types as well as a moderate amount of basic theory, is Lo and
Lee's _Antenna Handbook_ (four volumes). This, however, is likely to be
more than you'd want or need as a starter -- and it's relatively expensive.

And no amateur bookshelf should be without the _ARRL Antenna Book_.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Mike Coslo wrote:
I'm looking for some good antenna reference books.

What would be your sugessions?

I'm a somewhat intelligent person, and looking for something good.
I'm not afraid of equations, but would prefer to start with something
absorbable to start with. Does such literature exist?

- Mike KB3EIA -