To Catch a Fish
Essays on the Joy, Frustration, Curiosity, and Allure of Fishing
$35.75
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2026
Summary
A charming and gorgeously illustrated collection of essays on fish and fishing by Mark Kurlansky, the acclaimed bestselling author of Cod and Salt. Covering everything from techniques and methods to fishing culture, ecology, and cooking and eating one’s catch, Kurlansky guides readers through the waters and into the mind of the fish through fascinating and entertaining anecdotes, all in his signature informative and meditative style.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635869729 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1635869722 |
| Author: | Mark Kurlansky |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 158mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Kurlansky showcases his passions for fishing, writing about fishing, and fish cookery in this inviting collection of 40 pithy essays that mixes tales about fishing in different places and circumstances with instructions and tips… Kurlansky’s instructive and inspirational essays are accompanied by vivid, finely detailed paintings by Bri Dostie, a nature-focused artist, teacher, and Registered Maine Recreation and Fishing Guide.”–Booklist
“Kurlansky’s research-filled love letter to fishing will appeal equally to seasoned fishers and complete novices.”–Library Journal
“Lifting the hood on his deep, personal relationship with the ocean, Kurlansky reveals that fishing is, in the most profound sense, meditation.”–Paul Greenberg, best-selling author of Four Fish
“Mark Kurlansky puts you in the angling moment as fully as anyone who has ever written about this wonderful pastime.”–Peter Kaminsky, author of The Zen of Flyfishing
“This informative book is almost a guilty pleasure. It is perfectly paired with lovely illustrations that make reading about fishing even better than actually going fishing-at least until one finishes the book.”–Carl Safina, PhD, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Alfie & Me
About The Author
Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky is a former commercial fisherman, journalist, and the New York Times bestselling author of Cod, Salt, The Big Oyster, and dozens of other books of fiction and non-fiction. He’s won numerous awards, including the James A. Beard Award, ALA Notable Book Award, and New York Public Library Best Books of the Year Award, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Audubon Magazine, Food & Wine, The Los Angeles Times, and more. He lives with his wife and daughter in New York City and Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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