Perhaps you are refering to David Zimmerly's book 'Qayaq' which has just been reprinted and is available at arctickayaks.com check out the links to Harvey Golden's website, it is a must see.

Also still available is Eugene Arima's 'Inuit Kayaks in Canada' from the CMC Museum in Hull, Quebec

: Can anyone help? I'm looking for a reference made on the list to a new book
: on building skin boats (ie not Brinck). Can't seem to search it out or
: find it on Amazon. thanks Wayne Poulsen, Fremantle West Australia