Is there a turntable book?

True & true! But I still think it would be a thankless task.

Check with the guys at www.needledoctor.com. They may know of a book like you are looking for. Although, most of the products and tools that you would buy for setting up a turntable and cleaning lps are gonna have that info.
Don't think that you are gonna find one book, though.
Definitely check out the products at The Needle Doctor.
Mike

Try these for starters:

http://www.turntable-kits.com/ultra_turntable_build.pdf

http://www.chicagoaudio.org/tech.htm

http://www.merrillaudio.com/setupbooklet.html

The first two sites are online manuals for turntable setup, the second advertises a short pamphlet for sale.
--Neil

Calling MIKEY FREMER! Time to write that all-inclusive vinyl - turntable - arm - cartridge - analogue book that we have all been waiting for!

He writes so very well everywhere...no problem selling such a 'bible' @ name-your-price, MF.

i have an extra copy of the all-encompassing "mephisto turntable manual" (with the embossed leather pentangle cover) available in mint condition. you can get it for free but must follow the lead of robert johnson. are you game? -cfb