Good beginner books?

I'm new too and i have to say that Scott W. Michael's Marine Fishes has more then taught me a thing or two about the fish I want to one day keep. The one that has the most info as for starting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and caring for everything in a general manner is Robert M. Fenner's The Conscientious Marine Aquarist. There is another that i have seen oriongirl suggest several times but i can't remember the name i know it comes in three of four different versions and one is for the marine aquarium. wow this is the first person i could help on here.

Natural Reef Aquariums by John H Tullock is my favorite.

first off where are you located at?
I had mine from childhood which made it cheaper.
I check the local classifieds daily and have some money tucked away for a good deal.
My LFS has a consignment corner in it.
Ebay has some but beware.
If its used don't buy it unless they will let you fill it there and check for leaks.
I've seen corner tanks at yard sales but its kinda out of season for that now.
your at the point where its easier to be patient so do so.
After you get the tank its kinda hard to hold back.
There are classifieds on here that you can check too.

Shane

If you are doing saltwater stay away from corners. They allow you to keep few active fish (actually pretty well none) and are more of a hassle and MUCH more expensive than a rectangular tank. I would go for a bow over a corner. Anyway, just my opinion and good luck.