Book description
Jeremy Paxman has created the perfect literary catch for fellow
angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. Ten thoroughly
entertaining themed chapters include 'Ones That Got Away', 'Ones That
Didn't Get Away' and 'Fish That Bit Back'. Each is introduced by
Paxman's own sharp, humorous observations and features both
contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse,
covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Some
pieces are well known favourites, others are obscure, every one is a
delight.
'A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to
tarpon and does not regurgitate the same old clippings. Paxman has
clearly read widely and wisely in putting this together ... probably
the definitive anthology of angling writing.' Keith Elliott,
Independent on Sunday.
Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting
Newsnight
and
University Challenge
. His books include
Friends in High Places, The English
and
The Political Animal
. He lives in Oxfordshire.
