Hi again Ben.
Okay, if that's the case I would
now recommend the following instead:
1) Planisphere/Computer software
2) Book: Heavens Above (by Robert Bee)
3) Book: Astronomica (by Fred Watson)
Astronomica is a huge & heavy 524 page hardcover coffee table book, covering pretty much everything in general to do with astronomy. Solar system, galaxies, stars, explorations, discoverers, history of astronomy etc. Plenty of fabulous colour pics through out.
In particular, there is a huge section at the back which covers observing- full page maps for each of the 88 constellations are given, with the objects of interest printed on each map. The astrophysics of these objects are then explained on the facing page. A short little story of the greek mythology accompanying each map helps to give the constellation a personality.
Every object listed shows icons to let you know if you can see that object with the naked eye, binos or telescope. I love that bonus feature- it means I can find objects to suit what I feel like doing at the time- very quickly!
And! Our very own fellow forum member, ngcles (LesD) contributed a lot of the work towards those maps!
At the bottom of every map are spherical illustrations for every month so at a glance you can see when that particular constellation will be in your sky at 10pm. Northern & southern hemispheres are illustrated independently.
This book is a great combination of a reference guide/picture gallery-coffee table book/and observing guide.
I posted a thread a while back on the book
here.