Hi T-
I am very new to this forum -
But I have been using self-hypnotism for years ... and I am about to be certified with the NGH here in the states.
I am not sure what you are looking for exactly. Reading and learning hypnosis from a book is a tall order. Not to say it can't be done, just that it will take more effort on your part.
Are you wishing to learn techniques? What do you hope to accomplish with it?
NLP Gurus tend to explain the techniques in a greater detail - Where as hypnosis Guru tends to be more intuitive in it handling of the same subject. NLP is probably easier to learn simply because there are more resources out there, many of them are free. So I would recommend you start there.
The best NLP book I have ever seen on it is ....
"Advanced Language Patterns" by Larry McLauchlin
You can only find it on the web I think and it cost $40. It is very easy to read.
Here is the website....
http://www.nlpandhypnosis.com/freenlp.html
Even if you don't buy the book -
DOWNLOAD THE FREE EXERCISES as they are a great intro and give you a good idea as what to expect from the book.
"Hypnosis" by David Elman would be a good intro to hypnosis.
Good luck! Hope it helped!
-misj
PS -I have yet to get my hands on either one but I hear nothing but raves for both "deeper and deeper" & "Slight of mind"