Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life

by JeremyPaxman (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.29

  In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life 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 Empire , On Royalty , The English and The Political Animal . He lives in Oxfordshire.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $3.29

  When Jeremy Paxman is not debating with politicians in BBC TV's Newsnight studio, he can invariably be found engaged in his favourite leisure pursuit - fishing. In this book, Jeremy Paxman has selected the best writing on fishing, both fiction and non-fiction, historical and contemporary, and has added, for good measure, tales of some of his own piscine exploits. Primarily aimed at fishing aficionados, this book will also be enjoyed by the general reader keen to learn something of the lore and literature of Britain's most popular pastime. It includes arguments over the tying of flies or the best salmon waters and is interspersed with sometimes hilarious moments in man's never-ending battle with nature.

• New

  Paperback
  1995

  $15.74

  In Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life 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 Empire , On Royalty , The English and The Political Animal . He lives in Oxfordshire.