The Zen of Flyfishing - by Peter Kaminsky (Paperback)

About the Book

"A celebration of the beauty and grace of flyfishing through lyrical essays and gorgeous photos Here is a beautifully written meditation on the art, grace, and style of fly fishing, presented in a photo-driven package that's the perfect gift for every angler. Gorgeous visuals of the world's top flyfishing people, places, and things (from the spring creeks of Montana to the ocean flats of the Bahamas) are interspersed with quotes from the greats and more than 20 short, lyrical essays by Peter Kaminsky, a world-renowned and award-winning flyfishing author. With enchanting sections on the art of casting, fly selection, and the life lessons we learn on the water, readers will feel all the Zen, calm-and excitement-of when a cast summons forth a strike"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A celebration of the beauty and grace of flyfishing through lyrical essays and spectacular photography.

Here is a beautifully written meditation on the art, grace, and style of fly fishing, presented in a photo-driven package that's the perfect gift for every angler. Gorgeous visuals of the world's top flyfishing people, places, and things (from the spring creeks of Montana to the ocean flats of the Bahamas) are interspersed with quotes from the greats and more than 20 short, lyrical essays by Peter Kaminsky, a world-renowned and award-winning flyfishing author. With enchanting sections on the art of casting, fly selection, and the life lessons we learn on the water, readers will feel all the Zen, calm--and excitement--of when a cast summons forth a strike.

Review Quotes

"If you're looking for a new book to read, the lessons, imagery, and writing of Peter Kaminsky solidify The Zen of Flyfishing as my top choice."--Flylords

"Kaminsky weaves the missives of such angling and literary luminaries as Nick Lyons, John McPhee, Annie Proulx and Roderick Haig-Brown with stunning photography and his own humorous, entertaining and insightful essays. A true trifecta."---- Angler's Journal

"A wonderful, humane, and big-hearted book. Kaminsky writes terrifically on angling, certainly, but also on food, friendship, family and the passage of time, which is to say, on living. A delight for those of us obsessed with fishing, but also for anybody who loves the printed word."
--David Coggins, author of The Optimist and The Believer

"In this book of short sketches punctuated by riveting photography, Kaminsky's path is openness, curiosity, and a delight in the multiple curiosities that make up the strange, quirky, and beautiful world of fly angling. The Zen of Flyfishing's in-the-moment appreciation for that journey--and its delight in the wonder of fly angling's multifaceted sparkle--resonates through this book."
--Steve Duda, author River Songs

"One of those rare books that I will find myself reading again and again. It is a poignant reminder of why we flyfish and why it matters . . . This one's a keeper!"
--Steve Ramirez, author of Casting Forward

"Peter Kaminsky is one of the world's most revered angling journalists and authors."
--Kirk Deeter, Trout Unlimited

"This is a splendid book, wonderfully written and gorgeously illustrated. I would expect nothing less from the dean of American flyfishing writing."
--Monte Burke, author of Lords of the Fly and Saban

About the Author

PETER KAMINSKY is one of America's leading angling journalists and authors. His Outdoors column has appeared in the New York Times for thirty-five years. A recipient of the C.F. Orvis Outdoor Writing Award, Kaminsky has been a contributing editor at Field & Stream, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life and was managing editor of National Lampoon. His angling writing has also appeared in Fly Fisherman, Condé Nast Traveler, Smithsonian Magazine, GQ, The Field, and Anglers Journal. Among his books are The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass, American Waters, The Flyfisherman's Guide to the Meaning of Life, Fishing for Dummies, and Flyfishing for Dummies. As avid a cook as he is a fisherman, he's written eighteen cookbooks, including three with Francis Mallmann. His television credits include creator and executive producer of The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and The Gershwin Prize for Popular song. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.