A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD. By Everett Garrison and Hoagy B. Carmichael.

(1977) 2011 new edition. Large 4to (217 x 287mm). Ppxxx,296. Tipped-in colour frontispiece, b/w photographs, illustrations. Red and blue cloth in blue slip-case.

"By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." This most recent edition is published by Hoagy Carmichael's Anesha Publishing.